🚨 Breaking News: A nurse in Pembrokeshire has been struck off the nursing register after making shocking comments to junior female colleagues. Paul Rooney, a team leader nurse, allegedly crossed the line with several inappropriate remarks. 😲
According to a professional standards hearing, Rooney told a student nurse—busy tending to a patient’s wound—”That’s just where I like my women on their knees.” This created a deeply uncomfortable situation for the young nurse, highlighting the power imbalance and lack of professionalism. 😡
In a separate incident, Rooney reportedly joked to a young care worker on her first day, asking if she was interested in helping him “make a love child for [his] football team.” These remarks have been described as disturbing and utterly inappropriate. 🚫
The hearing revealed Rooney had already been through disciplinary actions for similar behaviour, yet repeated his misconduct, showing no remorse or understanding of his actions’ impact. The Nursing and Midwifery Council deemed Rooney’s behaviour as sexually motivated and detrimental to the profession, leading to his removal from the register. 📉
Rooney’s actions demonstrated a severe lack of insight and appeared to reflect deep-seated issues. The panel’s decision not only protects public safety but also upholds the integrity of the nursing profession. 🏥🚑
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