A “defensive and fractious” culture amoung maternity staff at Nottingham hospitals has been found, as a report finds “bullying behavior” and a “lack of respect” within the department.
An interim review into care at Nottingham University Hospital Foundation Trust also warned: “There appears to be a small number of staff who display unacceptable behaviours such as being ‘rude’ and ‘abrasive’, with some staff members describing being ‘scared’ of named colleagues. Staff have described this as happening both within and across staff groups. As a result, this is costing the Trust diminished employee commitment and creating a defensive and fractious culture.
