Background:
The Claimant, a long-standing hospital employee with a good record, interviewed for a Trainee Plaster Technician post in January 2022, ranking third out of three candidates. He appealed the interview process, citing a perceived conflict of interest: a consultant involved in a separate dispute with the Claimant was on the interview panel. This dispute involved several employees, including the Claimant, who were challenging the Hospital Management’s refusal to allow the use of a limb-lifting aid in the orthopaedic theatre. The appeal was successful, leading to a re-interview, but the Claimant again placed third. Despite further appeals, management quickly appointed the top candidate.  The Claimant argued that interview panel members were biased, featuring consultants opposed to the disputed