Medical DevicesOccupational Therapist Suspended For Lack Of Competence
Occupational therapist, Ms Hannah McIlhinney has been suspended from the
HPC Register for lack of competence whilst working for the Greater
Glasgow & Clyde NHS trust.
A panel of the HPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard how Ms
McIlhinney had been employed on a six month contract during which time
it quickly became apparent that she had difficulties making the
transition from being a student to a basic grade occupational therapist
and a number of deficiencies in her practice in a clinical setting had
emerged early in her employment.
The panel also heard that Ms McIlhinney did not appear to be able to
rise to the challenges posed by practice despite the support given by
senior colleagues at the hospital.
The Panel found that Ms McIlhinney"s practice had fallen short of the
standards expected of registrant occupational therapists and she did not
have sufficient knowledge or skills expected of a qualified occupational
therapist.
HPC Panel Chair Mr Derek Adrian - Harris commented:
"If Ms McIlhinney is serious in her stated ambition to resume her career
in occupational therapy, this period of suspension will allow her the
time and the opportunity which she seeks to address these matters."
The panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Ms
McIlhinney from the Register for 12 months with immediate effect.
Ms McIlhinney was not present but was represented.
Health Professions Council