Struck off for using work mobile phone for personal use

NewsBot · Feb 22, 2014

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Dietitian struck off for using work mobile phone for personal use

Dietitian Iman O’Donnell has been struck off the HCPC Register for using her work mobile for personal calls and texts, incurring a significant bill for her employer, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Iman O’Donnell used her Trust-issued mobile phone for personal calls and texts. In a period of about two months, including time she was on sick leave, she incurred bills in excess of £2,300.

The Panel further heard that Iman O’Donnell first claimed her phone had been stolen, though she later admitted that she had made the calls and texts herself.

Panel Chair Ian Hughes commented:

“The registrant has departed significantly from the standards expected of a professional. The registrant knew that her behaviour was dishonest. Her misconduct was not a single isolated incident but was behaviour which carried on over a period of time… Her behaviour was a deliberate misuse of public resources.

“The Panel concluded that, although the registrant expresses remorse and a wish to repay the Trust, she has taken no steps to make recompense. In those circumstances, the Panel is of the view that the registrant demonstrates very little insight into her behaviour and has failed to understand the impact of her actions upon the Trust and public confidence in the profession.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Iman O’Donnell from the Register with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.

Iman O’Donnell was not present or represented at the hearing.

Full details of this hearing will be posted online here: www.hcpc-uk.org/complaints/hearings/index.asp?id=3386&month=4&year=2013&EventType=H
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NewsBot · May 9, 2013

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Social worker suspended for failing to maintain professional boundaries

Social worker Doreen Sylvia Ermin has been suspended from the HCPC Register for dishonesty and failing to maintain professional boundaries whilst working for the London Borough of Hounslow.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Doreen Sylvia Ermin knowingly discussed confidential information regarding the draft assessment report for Service User A, voluntarily left the draft assessment at Service User’s house for two days and discussed concerns about her job with Service User A.

The Panel further heard that during an internal investigation Doreen Sylvia Ermin had been dishonest in explaining the circumstances as to why the report had been left with Service User A.

Panel Chair Naseem Malik commented:

“In relation to the Registrant’s failures to maintain proper professional boundaries with Service User A, the Panel considered that such conduct might be capable of remediation. However, the Panel has had no evidence at all from the Registrant as to any remedial steps that she may have undertaken and has not been able to make a full assessment of the likelihood of repetition.

“The Panel took the view that public confidence in the social work profession and the regulatory process would be undermined if impairment were not to be found consequent on a finding of dishonest conduct, in which the Registrant persisted for some months.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Doreen Sylvia Ermin from the Register for one year with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.

Doreen Sylvia Ermin was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · May 11, 2013

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Operating department practitioner suspended for drug use

Operating department practitioner Claire L Kelland has been suspended from the HCPC Register for using anaesthetic and controlled drugs whilst at work at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Claire L Kelland was found by a colleague inhaling anaesthetic gas in an operating theatre, which she later admitted during a Trust investigation.

The Panel further heard that Claire L Kelland also voluntarily admitted to stealing controlled and other drugs from theatre and forging colleagues’ signatures in order to obtain drugs from theatres. Her locker was opened by the police and found to contain a number of empty syringes, syringes containing clear fluid, and an unopened ampoule of fentanyl, together with ephedrine and codeine.

Panel Chair Sarah Baalham commented:

“The Panel is of the view that the registrant’s actions were a serious departure from the standards expected of a registered health professional and had the potential to impact on patients.

“The Panel notes that the registrant’s dishonesty arose in the context of issues around substance misuse. Given that the Panel now has information to indicate that the registrant is successfully addressing her issues and developing coping strategies, the risk of repetition is lessened.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Claire L Kelland from the Register for a period of 12 months with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.

Claire L Kelland was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · May 14, 2013

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Occupational therapist struck off for dishonesty

Occupational therapist Eryl Owen Ring has been struck off the HCPC Register for falsifying service user records and keeping poor records, causing delay for service users, whilst working in the social services team at Vale of Glamorgan Council.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Eryl Owen Ring failed to maintain adequate and contemporaneous records of her activities with service users. Some entries were made as long as seven months after the contact.

The Panel further heard that Eryl Owen Ring failed to follow up on an assessment of Service User A for nine months before the Council received a complaint from Service User A’s mother. She then attempted to show she had done some follow-up work by falsifying two emails to her colleague in the housing team dated several months after he had left the team. Eryl Owen Ring was dismissed from the Council after a disciplinary hearing.

Panel Chair Raymond Pattison commented:

“The failure to follow up an intervention for nine months represents a serious departure from accepted practices and resulted in significant delay for a vulnerable service user.

“The Panel was of the view that these were not isolated lapses, they spanned a number of years, were repeated and the dishonest actions were also repeated. There is a very high risk of recurrence as the registrant has shown no insight and there is no evidence of any remedial action.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Eryl Owen Ring from the Register with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.

Eryl Owen Ring was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · May 22, 2013

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Physiotherapist struck off for inappropriately touching a patient

Physiotherapist Guy Atkinson was struck off for inappropriately touching a patient during treatment at his private clinic in Truro, Cornwall.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard from the witness that on Monday 17 October 2011, and not for the first time according to her, Guy Atkinson went beyond acceptable practices and, on this date, touched her left breast in an inappropriate way.

The Panel further heard that Guy Atkinson failed to offer the patient a gown when her bra fell to the floor and undid her bra strap in front of a reflective glass frame. Guy Atkinson also manipulated her shoulder with vigour, causing her bra to fall into her lap. He also touched her left breast for a second time for two to three minutes and used lubricant to do so.

Panel Chair Jim Cassidy commented:

“The Panel has found that Mr Atkinson was responsible for sexual misconduct in relation to a female patient of his. Her privacy was invaded to a wholly unacceptable degree and her dignity was impugned. This occurred as a series of acts by the registrant, although the events of 17 October 2011 were sufficiently serious in themselves to warrant a finding of misconduct.

“Any sexual misconduct with a patient has the potential to undermine the reputation of the profession and the trust that the public is entitled to place in a practitioner who holds HCPC registration. In this case, Mr Atkinson has denied acting inappropriately. In the Panel’s mind that raises questions of insight on his part.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Guy Atkinson from the Register with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.
Guy Atkinson was present and represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · May 31, 2013

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Paramedic suspended for persistent time-keeping issues

Paramedic Mark A Renton has been suspended from the HCPC Register for persistently reporting for duty late whilst working at West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Mark A Renton was monitored by the Trust for persistent time-keeping issues over several years for which he received a written warning and formal counselling. Mark A Renton subsequently made entries on his time sheet to show he was reporting for duty on time when, in fact, the key fob log showed he was as much as 87 minutes late.

The Panel further heard that, on one occasion, Mark A Renton smelled of alcohol when attending work. Mark A Renton was eventually dismissed from the Trust following disciplinary proceedings.

Panel Chair Ian Griffiths commented:

“There was no evidence before the Panel to show that the registrant had any insight into his actions or the consequences of his actions. He has not specifically acknowledged his shortcomings.

“The Panel took into account that the registrant had failed to respond in a substantive manner to previous warnings from his employer and had failed on two occasions to attend appointments with Adsis [Alcohol and Dependence Specialists] and one appointment with occupational health.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Mark A Renton from the Register for a period of twelve months with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.

Mark A Renton was not present or represented at the hearing.
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wdd · Jun 1, 2013

In a period of about two months, including time she was on sick leave, she incurred bills in excess of £2,300.

Ok so it's possible that the above bill included overseas calls (although I would imagine that overseas calls can be blocked) but it certainly sounds as if the NHS needs to look at ist mobile phone contracts. Looking up one of the comparison sites you can get unlimited minutes for 27 pounds a month or less.

Two times 27 is uhhh..........., 1, 2, 3,.........., 54 pounds. True there's not much between that and 23000 pounds.

Bill

NewsBot · Jun 6, 2013

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Physiotherapist struck off for lack of competence and misconduct

Physiotherapist Tom J Obonyo has been struck off the HCPC Register for lack of competence and inappropriate treatment of patients whilst working as a locum with Titleworth Neuro, providing services for patients with brain injury and neurological damage.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Tom J Obonyo inappropriately restrained patient JO with a strap designed for lifting, whilst laughing at the patient. On another occasion, Tom J Obonyo grabbed at the obvious site of patient PK’s craniotomy, where the absence of bony protection of the brain poses a high degree of risk of serious injury to PK. Despite being told not to touch the patient in that area, he did it once again and had to be removed from assisting in the treatment.

The Panel further heard that Tom J Obonyo also failed to follow elementary procedures and had a lack of clinical awareness. He was suspended from work as result of the concerns about his practice and treatment of patients.

Panel Chair Ian Hughes commented:

“The Panel is satisfied that the failures found proved represent significant and serious lapses in relation to the registrant’s practice. They cannot be said to amount to a single incident and they all had a tendency to place patients at risk of some degree of harm. In the case of patient PK in particular, the handling of his head over his craniotomy site had the potential of causing him serious injury.

“The registrant has not demonstrated any willingness to acknowledge and learn from his failings. Nor has he shown any attempt to remediate the deficiencies in his practice.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Tom J Obonyo from the Register with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.
Tom J Obonyo was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Jun 19, 2013

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Hearing aid dispenser suspended for misconduct

Hearing aid dispenser Andrew Mark Lynn has been suspended from the HCPC Register for fitting a demo hearing aid to a service user when he was not permitted to do so, whilst working for Amplifon.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Andrew Mark Lynn had supplied a demo hearing aid to a service user without recording that he had dispensed the demo hearing aid.

The Panel further heard from Andrew Mark Lynn that he (sic) ‘wasn’t thinking of values, he wasn’t thinking of sales, he wasn’t thinking of anything at the time other than helping the service user.’

Panel Chair Mr John Williams commented;

“The Panel is of the view that the Registrant lacks insight as he has failed to acknowledge that his behavior fell below the standards expected. Andrew Mark Lynn has not engaged with the HCPC and there is no evidence of remorse.

“The registrant is still a risk to the public and there are current concerns that the misconduct could be repeated. There has been a significant breach of the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics as well as the Standards of proficiency for hearing aid dispensers.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Andrew Mark Lynn from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Andrew Mark Lynn was not present nor represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Jul 6, 2013

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Social worker suspended following conviction
Social worker suspended

Social worker Joanna Clare Burgess has been suspended from the HCPC Register following a conviction of one count of using threatening or insulting words or disorderly behavior with the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress at Kettering Magistrates’ Court.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Joanna Clare Burgess was with others outside the victim’s house shouting abuse. Joanna Clare Burgess was heard to shout out threats to kill a victim inside the property.

The Panel further heard that Joanna Clare Burgess was arrested and later pleaded guilty to the offence on 20 November 2012 and was conditionally discharged for twelve months and ordered to pay prosecution costs of £175 by the Magistrates’ Court.

Panel Chair Mr Brian Wroe commented:

“The Panel has concluded that the behaviour by Ms Burgess involving aggressive language and threats uttered in public to another person is wholly unacceptable, unprofessional and deplorable conduct and brings the profession into disrepute.

“In the Panel’s view, this type of bullying behavior undoubtedly calls into question the suitability of the perpetrator, Ms Burgess, to remain able to work in social services.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Joanna Clare Burgess from the Register for a period of twelve months with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.

Joanna Clare Burgess was not present nor represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Jul 19, 2013

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Paramedic struck off for failing a patient in serious condition
Paramedic struck off

Paramedic Joseph Morley has been struck off the HCPC Register for failing a seriously ill patient whilst working for North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust as a self-employed Paramedic with Blue Star Medical Services.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Joseph Morley, who was working alone as a rapid responder, failed to recognise an obvious and life-threatening cardiac condition during his assessment of Patient A. He also failed to insert a cannula to facilitate the administration of medication.

The Panel further heard that Joseph Morley contacted the Emergency Operations Centre to downgrade the call from a “Red 2” response to a “Green 2” response despite the seriousness of Patient A's condition. This could have significantly delayed treatment for Patient A.

Panel Chair Alexander Yule commented:

“Accepting that [this] was a single incident, the Panel finds that it was one of the most serious nature. The patient was extremely ill with a condition that was, quite literally, life-threatening. The evidence of her condition was very obvious.

“There is an absence of demonstrated insight into the seriousness of the behaviour and its potential consequences. There is also no evidence that the shortcomings have been remedied. For these reasons, the Panel finds that Mr Morley’s fitness to practise is currently impaired.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Joseph Morley from the Register with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.

Joseph Morley was not present or represented at the hearing.
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wdd · Jul 20, 2013

In all but one of the cases above, the defendant 'was not present or represented at the hearing'.

Is that a valuable strategy?

NewsBot · Sep 4, 2013

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Occupational therapist struck off for practising whilst suspended

Occupational therapist Sharat C Sharma has been struck off the HCPC Register for practising whilst his HCPC registration was suspended at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust via the JustOT agency.
A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that an earlier Panel found on 27 September 2012 that Sharat C Sharma’s fitness to practise was impaired because of lack of competence. At that time, he was given a twelve-month suspension order, with an interim suspension order to cover the 28-day appeal period.

The Panel further heard that Sharat C Sharma continued to work at the Trust for almost a month despite the suspension, until the Trust checked the HCPC’s online Register. The Panel did not accept that he was unaware of his suspension, an explanation he gave to both the Trust and the agency.

Panel Chair Clare Reggiori commented:

“In the Panel’s view, a practitioner’s refusal to comply with his or her regulator’s order was the sort of conduct that undermined confidence in the profession and in the regulatory process.

“[The Panel] noted that the Registrant had been suspended because of a lack of competence. It followed then that the Registrant’s continued practise, while lacking sufficient competence, posed risks to service users.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Sharat C Sharma from the Register with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.

Sharat C Sharma was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Sep 17, 2013

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Occupational therapist suspended for a number of failings

Occupational therapist Anne M Leonard has been suspended from the HCPC Register for a number of failings whilst working at the West London Mental Health NHS Trust. These included failing to complete records of assessments and actions in a timely manner and conduct adequate assessments. She also did not use the correct manual handling techniques whilst working for West London Mental Health NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard how concerns were raised about the standard of Anne M Leonard’s record keeping and an investigation was carried out by the Trust. During the investigation LT, the Head of Occupational Therapy noted that Anne M Leonard was struggling to make informed clinical judgements without support, could not articulate her clinical reasoning and made inappropriate recommendations to her clients.

The Panel heard that further concerns were raised in regards to Anne M Leonard failing to use the correct manual handling techniques when transferring a client from sitting to standing.

Panel Chair Barrie Searle commented:

“The Panel accepted LT’s evidence that the capability process had been required and although there had been some slight improvements unfortunately they were not maintained. The Panel found that the deficiencies had continued for some two to three years and were not isolated in nature.

“The Panel has concluded that although the deficiencies identified and found proved could be easily remedied, they have not been and are highly likely to be repeated. The Panel has received no evidence of any attempt by Miss Leonard to retrain, or engage in personal study or reflective practice to address her shortcoming.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Anne M Leonard from the Register for a period of three years with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Anne M Leonard was present and represented by Unison at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Sep 17, 2013

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Social worker struck off for failing to provide adequate care to children
Social worker in England struck off

Social worker Deborah Lindley has been struck off the HCPC Register for failing to provide adequate care to children and failing to maintain accurate records whilst working at the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard how Deborah Lindley recorded that she had conducted statutory visits to Child X on two dates when she had not. The Panel also heard that, in a separate case Deborah Lindley conducted an adoption visit and incorrectly recorded the child’s name on the case note.

The Panel further heard that Deborah Lindley was aware of safeguarding concerns about Children Y being cared for by their mother while their grandmother was in hospital but cancelled an arranged visit and did not visit within the appropriate timeframe.

Panel Chair Claire Brenda Reggiori commented:

“Each of the breaches had the requisite degree of seriousness required to constitute misconduct as a matter of law, being in one way or another fundamentally concerned with the process of safeguarding those children who were in the care of the Registrant. The matters proved do not amount to a lack of competence but do constitute acts or omissions of misconduct.

“The Panel considers there is a real risk of repetition of the misconduct; thus there is a risk to service users. The Registrant has also brought the profession into disrepute by her dishonest conduct with respect to the visits that she falsely represented to have taken place and also by reason of her acts and omissions with respect to Children Y.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Deborah Lindley from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.
Deborah Lindley was not present and not represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Sep 25, 2013

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Social worker suspended for failing service users

Social worker Norma Rose Lee has been suspended from the HCPC Register for failing to properly assess and follow safeguarding procedures for two children whilst working for Sunderland City Council.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Norma Rose Lee failed to follow child protection procedures after receiving a telephone referral from Child A’s school. Instead of taking action herself, she told the school to submit a written referral. She failed to inform her team manager that a child protection referral might be needed and failed to inform any other team members about the referral before leaving the office for the day.

The Panel further heard that Norma Rose Lee failed to follow safeguarding procedures when she did not carry out an assessment on Child B, a Child in Need in accordance with the Children Act 1989, following a referral from a consultant psychiatrist. She did not inform the Principal Social Worker of her recommendation to take no further action as required.

Norma Rose Lee was dismissed from Sunderland City Council following disciplinary proceedings.

Panel Chair Jennifer Rogers commented:

“The registrant’s breaches were made more serious by the fact that both children were also exposed to the risk of harm. Both Child A and Child B were vulnerable children who were put at risk because of the registrant’s failure to complete proper assessments and follow procedure in relation to child protection issues and a Child in Need.

“The Panel concluded that the registrant’s misconduct, specifically her failure to follow accepted practice, had undermined confidence in the profession.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Norma Rose Lee from the Register for a period of twelve months with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.

Norma Rose Lee was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Oct 18, 2013

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Paramedic struck off for self-administering Entonox
Paramedic struck off

Paramedic Craig A Selman has been struck off the HCPC Register for self-administering Entonox whilst on duty with the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Craig A Selman was working as a sole responder in a Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) when a member of the public reported seeing a Paramedic inhaling from a pipe and then, a short time later, being slumped and asleep while sitting in the driver’s seat of the parked RRV.

The Panel further heard that when Craig A Selman was interviewed by the Trust he denied that he self-administered Entonox but admitted to falling asleep at the wheel of the RRV whilst on standby. However there was evidence of more recent heavy use of the Entonox cylinder in the RRV which was only one third full.

Craig A Selman was suspended from the Trust and upon being informed of his suspension admitted that he had self-administered Enotonox on two separate occasions whilst on duty.

Panel Chair Elspeth Metcalfe commented:

“The Panel concludes that Mr Selman created an unwarranted risk or harm to service users, as he should have been ready in his RRV to respond to any calls for assistance at any time. He brought the service into disrepute.

“The Panel has not seen any evidence that he has remedied his misconduct. Therefore there is a risk of repetition. Mr Selman has not engaged with the HCPC’s fitness to practice procedures and the Panel has insufficient evidence of insight, remorse or any attempted remediation of Mr Selman’s misconduct.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Craig A Selman from the Register with an interim suspension order in place to cover the appeal period.
Craig A Selman was neither present nor represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Oct 19, 2013

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Biomedical scientist suspended for severe shortfalls in skills and knowledge

Biomedical scientist Onovughakpor E Oseruvwoja has been suspended from the HCPC Register for severe shortfalls in his skills and knowledge amounting to misconduct at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Onovughakpor E Oseruvwoja, also known as Mr Edwin, did not demonstrate required competency level in nine specialist areas, or ‘benches’, within the laboratory. The Trust sought to address this by offering Mr Edwin extensive training and supervision for over two years but his failings were not rectified.

The Panel further heard that Mr Edwin did not demonstrate appropriate time management skills and had backlog of work on his bench. He also disregarded the health and safety of his colleagues on a number of occasions by opening the door to a room with negative air pressure, which risked exposing those working in the room to dangerous pathogens.

Panel Chair John Williams commented:

“The Panel has great concerns about the professional standard of this practitioner and the likelihood of repetition in the future. The Panel is of the view that this practitioner has put, and continues to put, the public at risk by his professional deficiencies as raised by this case, by his intransigent attitude to his failings and by his own inflated opinion of his skills and knowledge.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Mr Edwin from the Register for a period of twelve months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Mr Edwin was present and represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Oct 30, 2013

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Social worker suspended for using alcohol during work

Social worker Mark Anthony Newman has been suspended from the HCPC Register for using alcohol during working hours whilst working in the Fostering Team at Surrey County Council.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Mark Anthony Newman regularly attended work whilst smelling of alcohol following lunchtime drinks. This was despite the Council’s zero tolerance policy of drinking during working hours.

The Panel further heard from Mark Anthony Newman’s supervisors at the Council that they had attempted to support him over a long period of time, including a number of referrals to occupational health and a series of return to work programmes. Following written warnings and suspensions, he was dismissed by a Council disciplinary hearing.

Panel Chair William Nelson commented:

“The registrant has denied that he had been drinking or that he had a problem with alcohol dependency for many years. The Panel noted that the registrant’s acknowledgement of this behaviour has been a relatively recent event.

“The Panel also notes that whilst the registrant has gained some insight into his condition, this is limited to the fact that he has used alcohol to get him through the working day. From the evidence of Ms Foster, the Panel heard that at the time of his dismissal the registrant had still not gained an insight into the reasons why this use of alcohol was inappropriate behaviour and the impact that this conduct has had on his judgment or his professional standing.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Mark Anthony Newman from the Register for a period of twelve months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Mark Anthony Newman was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Nov 1, 2013

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Social worker struck off for misusing position to obtain personal information

Social worker Diane Patricia Stewart has been struck off the HCPC Register for using her position to obtain information about her partner’s children that she was not entitled to whilst working at the London Borough of Southwark.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Diane Stewart sent an email from her work email address, which identified her as a social worker, to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. In the email she requested information about the local authority’s contact with her fiancé’s children and their mother. This information was provided to her by return email.

The Panel further heard that the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham later raised concerns about the request, which had not followed the correct procedures. This was then investigated by Southwark, which recommended disciplinary procedures but Diane Stewart resigned before these commenced.

Panel Chair Naseem Malik commented:

“The Panel is satisfied that the failings found proved amount to misconduct that represents a significant and serious lapse in relation to the registrant’s practice and amount to a serious departure from the standards expected of someone with the registrant’s knowledge and experience. This was a very serious breach of confidentiality by a registrant who, with the benefit of many years of training and experience, would and should have known the gravity of such behaviour.

“The Panel notes that the registrant has sought to justify her actions, has failed to understand how serious they are and has demonstrated no remorse for doing what she did. The Panel has seen no evidence of insight on her behalf.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Diane Patricia Stewart from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Diane Stewart was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Nov 1, 2013

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Paramedic suspended for inappropriate comments about a service user

Paramedic Deborah Iveson has been suspended from the HCPC Register for making inappropriate comments about a service user whilst working at the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Deborah Iveson responded to an emergency call involving an unconscious male. At the scene, she asked a police officer whether the service user would be put into the police vehicle on the ground that he was “drunk and disorderly”. She then administered treatment for a drug overdose in the ambulance before transporting the patient to hospital.

The Panel further heard from Deborah Iveson’s counsel that she accepted her comment was inappropriate but that it did not delay treatment for the service user.

Panel Chair Elizabeth Carmichael commented:

“The Panel has taken into account the nature of the behaviour displayed and the inappropriateness of the remarks made in public, which were of concern to a police officer who was used to interacting with members of the emergency services.

“The Panel has also taken into account Ms Iveson’s dismissal from the Trust for behavioural issues which occurred within months of her being given a final written warning for other similar matters. In light of this the Panel considers that Ms Iveson’s practice is currently impaired. This was not a one-off event and the Panel has no confidence that it would not be repeated.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Deborah Iveson from the Register for a period of twelve months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Deborah Iveson was not present but was represented by counsel at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Dec 18, 2013

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Physiotherapist struck off for voyeurism conviction

Physiotherapist Anthony Yeso has been struck off the HCPC Register for a voyeurism conviction and failing to notify his employer, St Andrew’s Healthcare, and the HCPC about the conviction.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Anthony Yeso was convicted on 28 September 2012 of voyeurism contrary to section 67(1) and (5) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. He was sentenced to a Community Order requiring him to participate in a community sex offender programme for three years.

The Panel further heard that Anthony Yeso did not tell his employer about his conviction for almost one month, despite being required to do so by his contract and legal advice that confirmed this obligation. He also failed to inform the HCPC of his conviction, as required by the standards for conduct, performance and ethics, for almost three months.

Panel Chair Naseem Malik commented:

“The Panel considers that, in the context of Mr Yeso’s profession, this was a serious criminal offence. Mr Yeso is still serving his sentence and public confidence in the profession would be undermined if he were left to carry on unrestricted practice. The point is underscored by his presence on the Sex Offenders Register.

“He has not only brought the profession into disrepute by his conviction but has shown a serious lack of integrity in deliberately withholding disclosure of his conviction from his employer and his regulator even though he knew that he was obliged to inform both.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Anthony Yeso from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Anthony Yeso was present at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Jan 27, 2014

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Physiotherapist suspended for falsifying insurance invoices

Physiotherapist David C Thompson has been suspended from the HCPC Register for falsifying insurance invoices whilst working at a clinic in Hammersmith, London.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that David C Thompson amended an insurance invoice for Patient A from an ineligible massage treatment to an eligible physiotherapy treatment, following its rejection from AXA PPP Healthcare. He then resubmitted the invoice to AXA PPP Healthcare to claim payment. He also falsified Patient A’s medical records to reflect the eligible treatment, which he also submitted to the insurer.

The Panel further heard that David C Thompson appeared before another panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee in 2012, at which time he led that panel to believe he no longer held management responsibilities at the practice, following its sale, which was not true. The original panel had expressly accepted that claim, and found that his fitness to practise was not impaired.

Panel Chair Derek Adrian commented:

“The Panel determined that the registrant had no real insight into the seriousness of giving false evidence to the previous disciplinary panel of the HCPC, his regulator. The registrant had misled that panel to serve his own interests and compounded the dishonest actions that had brought him before that panel.

“The Panel recognised that, whilst there were no clinical concerns about the registrant, the honesty and integrity of members of the profession was fundamental to the public’s confidence in the profession, and this applied to all the professional dealings of registered physiotherapists, not only with patients and their insurers, but also with their regulator.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend David C Thompson from the Register for a period of twelve months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

David C Thompson was present and represented by counsel at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Feb 6, 2014

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Chiropodist suspended for fraud conviction

Chiropodist Sarah M Barendt has been suspended from the HCPC Register following a fraud conviction.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Sarah M Barendt was granted power of attorney for Person A, an elderly lady and friend who she was assisting following a stroke. She withdrew £1,000 to pay for services such as nurses, cleaners and home help for Person A. Sarah M Barendt instead intended to use the money for a personal holiday.

The Panel further heard that Sarah M Barendt pleaded guilty at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court and was convicted of fraud. She was fined £200, and ordered to pay compensation of £1,000 to Person A and a victim surcharge of £20. Sarah M Barendt told the Panel she had an informal arrangement with Person A that she would be paid for her expenses and regretted entering a guilty plea.

Panel Chair Brian Wroe commented:

“It is not the Panel’s role to go behind the conviction, but the Panel have taken into account the evidence of mitigation, including all the circumstances set out as the relevant background.

“The Panel were unable to find any evidence of true insight or remorse. The Panel asked Ms Barendt what she would now do differently and her answers did not give the Panel confidence that she would act differently in the future or had learned from her experience how to protect her integrity from being brought into question in the future.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Sarah M Barendt from the Register for a period of twelve months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Sarah M Barendt was present and represented herself at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Feb 12, 2014

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Paramedic struck off for failing patient
Paramedic struck off

Paramedic Lisa Pennance has been struck off the HCPC Register for failing a patient with a blood clot on his spine whilst working at the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Lisa Pennance failed to undertake a full assessment of Patient A, who was suffering from severe neck pain and a loss of feeling and movement in his arms and legs, and failed to recognise his serious condition. This caused an unnecessary delay in conveying Patient A to hospital.

The Panel further heard that Lisa Pennance transmitted a radio call to a student paramedic on the scene faking an emergency in order to leave Patient A without following normal protocols. She gave ambulance control false information as to why she did not take Patient A to hospital, saying he was too large. Instead, she inappropriately discharged Patient A to the care of his girlfriend.

Panel Chair Clare Jim Cassidy commented:

“This was a series of deliberate actions, which the registrant chose to follow, resulting in emotional harm to a vulnerable patient, damage to the careers of her junior colleagues, the loss of her own employment and damage to the reputation of the profession.

“The Panel consider that she has not yet gained full insight into the extent and implications of her misconduct because she still sought to share some of the responsibility for what happened with her junior colleagues. Whilst the Panel accept that she may well have experienced some upsetting incidents as a paramedic and had family problems to contend with, these do not justify, explain or excuse her misconduct in any way.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Lisa Pennance from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Lisa Pennance was present and represented herself at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Feb 22, 2014

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Paramedic struck off for allowing ambulance to run out of fuel

Paramedic David Hope has been struck off the HCPC Register for allowing an ambulance to run out of fuel whilst working for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that David Hope did not take action when the trainee paramedic he was supervising told him that the ambulance had only one-quarter of a tank of fuel. As a result, the ambulance stopped on the way to an emergency call, causing a delay of 20 minutes whilst another ambulance responded.

The Panel further heard that David Hope then asked a vehicle technician to say that the ambulance had stopped because the fuel was dirty, not that it had run out.

Panel Chair Nicola Bastin commented:

“The Panel finds by the very nature of his misconduct that the registrant was impaired at the time as he acted dishonestly and failed to properly supervise a junior colleague. His actions caused a delay in a patient being treated and therefore had the potential to cause patient harm. At the time he had served 34 years as a paramedic and should have been fully aware of what was required of him.

“Given the particular nature of the Registrant’s misconduct, especially the dishonesty found, the need to uphold proper professional standards and maintain public confidence in the profession would be seriously undermined if a finding of impairment were not made.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike David Hope from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

David Hope was not present or represented at the hearing.
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Podess · Feb 22, 2014

No Jacktory, they just visit the HCPC website from the comfort of their own desk !

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NewsBot · Mar 13, 2014

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Biomedical scientist suspended

Biomedical scientist Noorus Khan has been suspended for not being able to demonstrate basic laboratory skills and knowledge whilst working as a Band 5 biomedical scientist with North Bristol NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that following a period of maternity leave Noorus Khan returned to work on reduced hours. Later performance concerns were reported to a new laboratory manager.

The Panel further heard that a performance improvement plan was put in place and the first stage of a capability process commenced.

Panel Chair Stephen Fash commented:

“The matters found by the Panel to be proved, taken as a whole, represent shortcomings that continued over the period of performance management, namely for a period in excess of a year.

“Improvements during the period of performance management were inconsistent and were not being sustained by the time Mrs Khan resigned. For this reason lack of competence was found.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Noorus Khan from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Noorus Khan was not present or represented at the hearing.
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admin · Apr 30, 2014

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Social worker suspended for misconduct and dishonesty

Social worker Andrew Busby has been suspended from the HCPC Register for misconduct and dishonesty whilst working in Yorkshire.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that whilst Andrew Busby was working for Kinder Care Fostering, he placed children at risk of harm by not acting on allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour against Foster Carer A. He also alter failed to disclose this allegation during statutory meetings following further allegations of sexual abuse of another child by Foster Carer B, Foster Carer A’s partner.

The Panel further heard that whilst Andrew Busby was working for East Riding of Yorkshire Council, he disclosed a report concerning a child to the police without the required permission from the Court. He asked the Council’s legal department about disclosing the report after he had already done it, and then denied that he had already sent the report to be police.

Panel Chair Brian Woe commented:

“Although the registrant admitted that he was at fault in some respects, there is no indication of how or whether he would act differently in the future. His description of the events concerning his disclose of the report to the police as a ‘misunderstanding’ is a long way from a full acceptance of the seriousness of his misconduct. There is no reason to suppose that the registrant would not act dishonestly again if he considered it necessary to do so.
“All in all, in the Panel’s judgement, there is a risk of repetition of the type of misconduct established in this case, [and] that children would remain at risk.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Andrew Busby from the Register for a period of 12 months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Andrew Busby was not present or represented at the hearing.
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admin · Apr 30, 2014

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Social worker suspended for misconduct and dishonesty

Social worker Andrew Busby has been suspended from the HCPC Register for misconduct and dishonesty whilst working in Yorkshire.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that whilst Andrew Busby was working for Kinder Care Fostering, he placed children at risk of harm by not acting on allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour against Foster Carer A. He also alter failed to disclose this allegation during statutory meetings following further allegations of sexual abuse of another child by Foster Carer B, Foster Carer A’s partner.

The Panel further heard that whilst Andrew Busby was working for East Riding of Yorkshire Council, he disclosed a report concerning a child to the police without the required permission from the Court. He asked the Council’s legal department about disclosing the report after he had already done it, and then denied that he had already sent the report to be police.

Panel Chair Brian Woe commented:

“Although the registrant admitted that he was at fault in some respects, there is no indication of how or whether he would act differently in the future. His description of the events concerning his disclose of the report to the police as a ‘misunderstanding’ is a long way from a full acceptance of the seriousness of his misconduct. There is no reason to suppose that the registrant would not act dishonestly again if he considered it necessary to do so.
“All in all, in the Panel’s judgement, there is a risk of repetition of the type of misconduct established in this case, [and] that children would remain at risk.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Andrew Busby from the Register for a period of 12 months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Andrew Busby was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · May 15, 2014

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Paramedic suspended for offensive Facebook remarks about Mid Staffs campaigner

Paramedic Roy Guest has been suspended from the HCPC Register for posting offensive and derogatory Facebook comments about a campaigner from ‘Cure the NHS’ whilst working for West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard how Roy Guest posted about NHS campaigner JB several times on the ‘We support the front line staff at Stafford Hospital’ Facebook page. He commented about JB’s late mother and their mother and daughter relationship. Another comment stated: “I hope you suffer a life threatening illness...”, and referred to the impact of travelling further for medical treatment because of the closure of her local hospital.

The Panel further heard that Roy Guest was dismissed from the Trust following an internal investigation and disciplinary procedure.

Panel Chair Claire Bonnet commented:

“The Panel concluded that his insight is limited. The registrant has not engaged with these proceedings at any stage. Whilst he sought to apologise to JB in writing, the Panel considered that his draft letter was, to a significant degree, self-centred. It focussed more on the impact of his actions upon himself and his family, rather than on the impact upon JB or upon the reputations of the profession and / or the Trust.

“The Panel had no evidence before it of the Registrant’s current attitude or whether he had taken any steps to remediate his misconduct.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Roy Guest from the Register for a period of twelve months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Roy Guest was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · May 16, 2014

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Operating department practitioner struck off for aggressive behaviour at work

Operating department practitioner Paul Fanning has been struck off the HCPC Register for behaving aggressively towards and shouting at colleagues whilst working at United Lincoln Hospitals NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Paul Fanning was aggressive, intimidating and obstructive towards colleagues on a number of occasions. In one incident, he threw the equipment across the theatre and stormed out while shouting after he accidentally hit his head. On another occasion, he spoke in an abusive and aggressive manner on the telephone to his line manager where the conversation could be heard by other staff member and patients.

The Panel further heard how Paul Fanning’s behaviour caused a delay in an emergency caesarean, causing the patient additional anxiety and placing both her and her baby at risk of harm.

Panel Chair Jacki Pearce commented:

“The Panel had heard evidence that there was an identifiable sequence of events that was repeated over the years.

“It is clear to the Panel that attempts in the past to address his misconduct have failed and the behaviour alleged has been repeated. No measures have been put in place that would address the registrant’s misconduct. Further the lack of insight…leads the Panel to the decision that there is a real likelihood of further repetition.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Paul Fanning from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Paul Fanning not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · May 29, 2014

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Social worker suspended for lack of competence
Social worker in England suspended

Social worker Malcolm Gilman has been suspended from the HCPC Register for failing to demonstrate he had effectively assessed the risk posed to a child whilst working at Thurrock Council.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Malcolm Gilman failed to demonstrate that he had effectively assessed the risk in question. Initially he had supported the making of a Police Protection Order (PPO) which would have resulted in Child A being separated from her mother because of the risk of imminent harm.

The Panel further heard that at the court hearing Malcolm Gilman stated that he would not recommend a separation of mother and child as there was no risk of harm. The Panel also heard that Malcolm Gilman gave no reason why he had charged his position and there had apparently been no new evidence which would have supported this change.

Panel Chair Sarah Baalham commented:

“The Panel was of the view that this was an isolated incident and the registrant’s failings are capable of remedy. However, the registrant has provided no evidence of appropriate insight or any attempt on his part to address or remedy the failings that the Panel has found proved.

“The Panel therefore concluded that there was a significant risk that the registrant would again behave in the same or in a similar manner and consequently future service users could be put at risk.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Malcolm Gilman from the Register for a period of twelve months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Malcolm Gilman was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · May 29, 2014

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Paramedic suspended for forging signatures
Paramedic suspended

Paramedic Lorna Young has been suspended from the HCPC Register for forging signatures against her work whilst a student paramedic at the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Lorna Young forged the signature of her practice placement educator (PPEd), paramedic MW, six times in her practice assessment document (PAD).

Panel Chair Jennifer Rogers commented:

“The Panel is satisfied that the misconduct identified presented a risk to patients because the forging of Miss EW’s signature presented the registrant as competent in a number of clinical scenarios. Furthermore the Panel is satisfied that the Registrant’s actions had brought the profession into disrepute, the Registrant had breached one of the fundamental tenets of the profession and that her integrity could not be relied upon.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Lorna Young from the Register for a period of twelve months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Lorna Young was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Jun 2, 2014

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Physiotherapist struck off following conviction

Physiotherapist Simon M Jacklin has been struck off the HCPC Register for assaulting a Doctor and for being convicted of assault at Walsall Magistrates Court.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Simon M Jacklin attended a surgery shortly after nine o’clock in an agitated state. The alarm was raised and the Police were called. Before the Police arrived, the registrant assaulted Doctor A by kneeing him in the groin and punching him in the side of the head.

The Panel further heard that Simon M Jacklin was convicted of assaulting his wife, pleading guilty at Walsall Magistrates Court. Simon M Jacklin received a 12 month community order with a supervision requirement and a costs order.

Panel Chair Jennifer Rogers commented:

“The Panel found that this misconduct and conviction amount to serious assaults involving both physical and emotional harm, firstly to a doctor in a professional setting and secondly to the registrant’s wife in a domestic setting.

“The registrant appears to have no insight into his wrongdoing. He has shown no remorse. The registrant’s misconduct was so serious as to be incompatible with his continued registration.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Simon M Jacklin from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Simon M Jacklin was not present or represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Jun 26, 2014

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Social worker struck off following conviction

Social worker in England struck off

Social worker Mudassar Khan has been struck off the HCPC Register following a conviction at Winchester Court for sixteen counts of distributing indecent photographs of children and possession of indecent photographs of children.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard Mudassar Khan is believed to have been employed as a registered social worker by Portsmouth and Southampton Social Services in the area of children’s services including the children in need section.

The Panel further heard that whilst the offence are concentrated into 17 counts the Panel had evidence that there were thousands of images involved.

Panel Chair Christine Mills commented:

"Whilst the registrant is not at liberty to further remedy his behaviour the matters involved are so serious that they are arguably beyond repair and will have had lasting damage on his reputation and his profession.

“The nature, gravity and number of images involved; the fact that they had been distributed; and the age of those involved were such that the Panel came to the decision that the only proportionate and appropriate measure in this instance is to remove the registrant from the Register.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Mudassar Khan from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Mudassar Khan was not present nor represented at the hearing.
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sueshoes · Jun 30, 2014

wdd said: ↑

In a period of about two months, including time she was on sick leave, she incurred bills in excess of £2,300.

Ok so it's possible that the above bill included overseas calls (although I would imagine that overseas calls can be blocked) but it certainly sounds as if the NHS needs to look at ist mobile phone contracts. Looking up one of the comparison sites you can get unlimited minutes for 27 pounds a month or less.

Two times 27 is uhhh..........., 1, 2, 3,.........., 54 pounds. True there's not much between that and 23000 pounds.

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That would be lots of data downloads...

unknowingly I listened to internet radio for a few hours over two days, and got slugged with a $320 bill for that month (usual bill is capped at $45 unlimited calls)

Rob Kidd · Jun 30, 2014

Cracks me up this; when I was "Academic mentor" at the university college, every Wednesday night, the "Residential Assistances" would come round for a glass or three. As they came in through the back door they passed the fridge - together with its bills waiting to be paid. There was my mobile bill. One lass - for whom I have the highest regard, said to me "Rob - 38 bucks (20 quid): how do you keep it so low (hers was $150). I had not the heart to tell her that this was for two phones - hers and mine.

NewsBot · Jul 14, 2014

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Biomedical scientist struck off for forging documents

Biomedical scientist Mohamed K M Khalil has been struck off the HCPC Register for forging documents relating to his application to be a fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Mohamed K M Khalil submitted a forged UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) letter to the IBMS as part of his application for a fellowship, which related to comparability of his overseas qualification. He later submitted another forged letter and Certificate of Comparability from UK NARIC.

The Panel further heard that, as a result, Mohamed K M Khalil was removed from the IBMS register and was suspended from his employment with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He later resigned.

Panel Chair Alexander Yule commented:

"The Panel consider the submission of these false documents would be considered dishonest against the standards of any reasonable or ordinary person. The Panel finds that the Registrant’s actions in submitting them, over time, and in response to inquiries, were such that he must have known what he was doing at that time was wrong by those standards.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to strike Mohamed K M Khalil from the Register with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Mohamed K M Khalil was not present nor represented at the hearing.
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NewsBot · Aug 21, 2014

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Social worker suspended for placing service users at risk

Social worker Luke Frans Tydemanhas been suspended from the HCPC Register for poor risk assessment whilst working for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard that Luke Frans Tydeman failed to investigate an incident when Child A was in possession of a knife and to recognise the risk this posed to Child B. This was despite Child A’s history of knife misuse, including a charge of assault against Child B the previous year, and being instructed to look into the matter by his manager.

The Panel further heard that Luke Frans Tydeman later failed to adequately risk assess the situation when he attended without support an altercation between Child A and Child A's parent. He did not take appropriate action to bring the altercation to an end by calling the police. He again failed to recognise and respond to the risk to Child B, who was also present in the family home.

Panel Chair Helen Carter commented:

“Mr Tydeman’s behaviour had the huge potential for risk, especially given the fact that he knew Child A had a history of knife misuse.

“The Panel has concerns about the level of insight Mr Tydeman possesses since he, even in his oral evidence, seems to seek to justify what he did rather than accept responsibility for what went wrong.”

The Panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Luke Frans Tydeman from the Register for a period of twelve months with an Interim Suspension Order in place to cover the appeal period.

Luke Frans Tydeman was present and represented by counsel at the hearing.
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