A group of NHS nurses have launched legal action after they claimed that they were forced to share a women's changing room with a transgender colleague.
The 26 female hospital nurses claim that the transgender nurse had taken a "keen interest" in female staff when they were getting undressed.
In a formal complaint, the nurses say they were stunned after the "sexually active" nurse admitted to trying for a baby with a female partner and had stopped taking female hormones.
However, a human resources manager at the hospital trust allegedly told the nurses they need to "be more inclusive", "broaden their mindset" and "be educated and attend training."
The nurses have brought the case against the NHS Trust (stock pic)
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Six of the nurses are taking legal action at an employment tribunal against the NHS trust in the North East for alleged sexual harassment and sexual discrimination.
One of the female nurses told the Daily Mail: "We work with a whole load of international nurses, some of whom have different cultural and religious beliefs, who are only allowed to strip down in front of their husbands.
"They've found this extremely difficult and they don't really want to come forward because they're frightened they're going to lose their jobs."
Another added: "We don't feel safe because we strip down to our underwear and [the individual] doesn't just stay by his locker. He walks around the changing room in his boxer shorts."
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It comes after a proposal was made to ban transgender women from being put on single-sex female NHS wards.
Under the proposals, transgender people, whose gender identity differs from their biological sex, may be provided single rooms, where appropriate.
Also, patients will have the right to request a person of the same biological sex delivers any intimate care.
A spokesperson for NHS Trust told the Mail it was "committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment for all employees."
A spokesperson from the NHS trust added: "We are aware of recent issues raised and are taking these very seriously.
"We would like to assure our employees and the wider community that as soon as these issues were brought to our attention, we initiated meetings to fully understand the needs and concerns of the staff members under our resolution policy.
"We recognise that this is a hugely sensitive issue and as well as taking into consideration the feedback and concerns raised by the team, we are working to adhere to legal requirements and best practices.
'"We are committed to working together with all parties to find a solution that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and fairness.
"As our internal processes continue it would not be appropriate to comment in any further detail at this stage."
