The tribunal heard Dr Upton’s allegations about being “ignored” by Ms Peggie on December 18 when a patient left A&E without being seen, differed from the recollection of another worker present who said that Ms Peggie and Dr Upton had a conversation.
The tribunal heard that Dr Upton sent a message to line manager Dr Kate Searle in the early hours of Christmas Day saying, “I don’t feel safe using the changing rooms when she’s there”, but used the female changing rooms on December 28, when Ms Peggie was present.
A contemporaneous note-to-self from Dr Upton recorded concerns Ms Peggie “noticed”, however, the nurse’s legal team said that in her evidence Ms Peggie was “quite sure she didn’t see you that day”, the tribunal heard.
Ms Cunningham said: “On Christmas Eve you stood your ground and said you were entitled to be in the changing rooms, a few hours later you feel certain you don’t feel safe when she’s there but on December 28, decide to use changing room anyway.”.
Dr Upton’s note said “on a night shift with SP as usual not acknowledging my presence”, but Ms Cunningham said the other medic “recalled a conversation between you and Sandie”, the tribunal heard.
