Police investigate allegations Addenbrooke's Hospital worker didn't have appropriate qualifications
The healthcare professional worked in an 'advanced practice role'
Last updated 18th Aug 2023
Police are investigating allegations that a registered healthcare professional at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge did not have appropriate qualifications,
Police say they were contacted on Monday 14th by the Hospital.
The professional had an 'advanced practice role' in their Urgent Treatment Centre.
According to the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's website, the urgent treatment centre is for anyone who needs to see a doctor or nurse urgently but is not in a life-threatening condition.
Police confirmed they were making inquiries and said it would be inappropriate to comment further "at this early stage".
The individual no longer works for Cambridge University Hospitals, and the Health and Care Professions Council has taken action to suspend the individual's professional registration.
A spokesperson for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “An investigation is underway into allegations that a registered healthcare professional worked in the Urgent Treatment Centre without the qualifications appropriate to their advanced practice role.
"We are working with our regulators and patient safety remains our top priority. As the investigation is ongoing, we are unable to comment further at this time.”