An NHS nurse has been struck off after making multiple racist comments while working as a ward manager at a women’s psychiatric unit in Chichester.
Jaden Rachel Dios Hole was banned from nursing following a series of racially aggravated incidents between 2017 and 2020.
The disciplinary panel at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) heard evidence of several offensive remarks, including the use of racial slurs towards black colleagues.
Hole, who worked at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, was suspended after colleagues reported the behaviour, leading to a referral to the NMC in May 2021.
An NHS nurse has been struck off after making multiple racist comments while working as a ward manager at a women’s psychiatric unit in Chichester (stock image)
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While apparently intoxicated at a team-building event, Hole called a black colleague “my n*****” during a car journey home.
When questioned, Hole claimed the remark was a reference to a Snoop Dogg song playing on the radio at the time.
However, two staff members present in the vehicle stated they had “no recollection” of any such song being played during the journey.
The NMC panel concluded that the remark was “racially abusive”.
During a separate incident, when a black staff member was off sick, Hole allegedly remarked: “I wonder which witch doctor she was going to get that sick note from.”
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The nurse also reportedly asked a colleague: “Who are you? The man from the plantation?”
Despite these incidents, Hole held a position of responsibility as co-chair of the Sussex Partnership LGBT Staff Network.
In this role, Hole helped safeguard the rights of gay and transgender staff at the trust.
The nurse had worked in psychiatric healthcare for three decades and joined Sussex Partnership Foundation in 2014, according to their LinkedIn profile.
Seven charges were either admitted by Hole or proven during the NMC hearing.
The disciplinary panel at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) heard evidence of several offensive remarks, including the use of racial slurs towards black colleagues (Stock image)
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Hole’s lawyer told the panel their client had shown “great remorse” and accepted their conduct fell well below acceptable standards.
Part of the case was held in private due to defence concerns about the case being reported as “a trans-identifying man working on a psychiatric ward who is found to be impaired.”
A Sussex trust spokesperson said: “When the allegations of racism came to light, we acted immediately to investigate.”
They added: “We are committed to providing inclusive and anti-racist healthcare services.”