A doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting a nurse on a ward at the north-east’s biggest hospital.
David Varghese faces allegations of “grabbing” his female colleague and putting his hand over her mouth as they worked a shift together at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The medic is accused of kissing the back of his hand as he pressed it to her face while he pushed his body against hers.
The General Medical Council (GMC), the body which regulates doctors, alleges that his behaviour was “sexually motivated” – and that he failed to treat the nurse “with respec
It is also claimed the medic gave Nurse A – as she is described in charges – his personal telephone number.
The medic will face the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) in Manchester on September 14 for a hearing which is expected to last for a week.
He faces being struck off if he is found guilty of the allegations against him.
The MPTS provides the adjudication function for UK doctors.
A spokesman said: “We protect patients by making independent decisions about a doctor’s fitness to practice measured against professional standards set by the GMC.
“We have powers to impose sanctions on a doctor’s practice, where necessary, to protect the public.”
The GMC alleges the incidents involving Nurse A happened “in or around” June 2013, while Dr Varghese worked as a clinical fellow at ARI.
A spokesman for the MPTS added: “The above reflects the allegation as it stands at the start of the hearing.
“The allegation may be amended as the hearing proceeds and when findings of fact are made by the panel.”
Last night, a spokeswoman for NHS Grampian said it could not comment on the case.
It is understood the medic has not worked for the health board for several months.
A police spokesman said officers had been made aware of the case, but that no further action was taken at the time.