By Alastair McKee

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Andrew Wyeth, who represented the health trust at the hearing, said there was a “common theme” in the allegations against Ms Basini-Millar.

Addressing her, he said: “You were unjustifiable in undermining colleagues in the way you behaved on the ward and you were doing it in front of patients.”

However, he said the trust took a “light touch” in dealing with the complaints against her.

“If they had a thirst for it, they could have put you through a performance review,” he said.

“Even though there was evidence against you – emails saying staff were scared to work with you – they are taking a light touch in their approach to you.

“Did they invite you to disciplinary action or a performance management process? No they didn’t.

“There was no campaign against you,” he added.

The tribunal, which is expected to last five days, continues.