Cases1403940/2023

Claimant v North Bristol NHS Trust

19 September 2025Before Employment Judge FergusonBristol

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal heard a five-day hearing on the unfair dismissal complaint. After considering all the evidence and submissions, including oral reasons given at the hearing, the tribunal concluded that the complaint was not well founded and dismissed the claim.

Facts

Ms Basini-Millar was employed by North Bristol NHS Trust and was subsequently dismissed. She brought a complaint of unfair dismissal to the Employment Tribunal. The case was heard over five days in September 2025, with the claimant representing herself and the respondent represented by counsel. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties before reaching its decision.

Decision

The tribunal found that the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well founded and dismissed the claim. Oral reasons were given at the hearing explaining the tribunal's decision. The claimant was unsuccessful in her claim against the NHS Trust.

Practical note

A self-represented claimant bringing an unfair dismissal claim against an NHS Trust represented by counsel was unsuccessful after a five-day hearing, with the tribunal finding the complaint not well founded.

Case details

Case number
1403940/2023
Decision date
19 September 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
5
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No