Scots mental health nurse who sexually assaulted vulnerable patient struck off

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A shamed mental health nurse who sexually assaulted a vulnerable patient while working at a psychiatric hospital has been struck off by a watchdog

. Richard McLellan attacked the woman during a night shift while she was being treated at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in January 2019.

In a decision notice, they said: “The panel noted Mr McLellan’s comments in his email exchanges with the NMC, namely, that he ‘will absolutely fight this horrible accusation’ and that he wants ‘his name to be cleared’. The panel determined that Mr McLellan has not demonstrated any insight. How to get the latest crime news with the Daily Record The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.We share live crime news and exclusive court stories as well as features and columns on historical cases, keeping our readers informed and updated across the country.

“Balancing all of these factors and after taking into account all the evidence before it, the panel determined that the appropriate and proportionate sanction is that of a striking-off order.”

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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