Adam CHESTERS

Dr Chesters The Tribunal found that between XXX and XXX July 2023, during his supervision of examinations for XXX, Dr Chesters touched Ms B’s waist with his hands to move her to different positions in the examination. The Tribunal found that on XXX February 2024, whilst working with Ms D in a lecture forum at XXX, Dr Chesters, on one or more occasion, placed his hands on her waist and/or shoulders to move her to different positions in the room and on one or more occasions, touched Ms D’s t-shirt and/or uniform lapels. The Tribunal found that on XXX March 2024, whilst working with Ms D during a lecture forum, Dr Chesters placed his hands on her waist to move her to different positions in the room. This conduct represents a clear and specific departure from the professional standards expected of a doctor. The required standards are set out in Good medical practice and associated guidance. In this case, paragraphs 48, 49 (b) and 52 of Good Medical Practice 2024 are particularly relevant. 48 You must treat colleagues with kindness, courtesy and respect 49 To develop and maintain effective teamworking and interpersonal relationships you must: a … b communicate clearly, politely and considerately c … d … … 53 You should be aware of how your behaviour may influence others within and outside the team.

Whilst this failing in itself is not so serious as to require any restriction on Dr Chesters’ registration, the circumstances are such that they fell just short of a finding of impaired fitness to practise. This behaviour does not meet with the standards required of a doctor. If repeated, the conduct would likely result in a conclusion that Dr Chesters’ fitness to practise is impaired as it would fall below the expected professional standards. It risks bringing the profession into disrepute and it must not be repeated. It is necessary in response to issue this formal warning to place Dr Chesters on notice about their future conduct. This warning will be published on the medical register in line with our publication and disclosure policy, which can be found at www.gmc-uk.org/disclosurepolicy.