Georgina is vastly experienced in professional disciplinary and regulatory work and is Deputy Head of Chambers’ Regulatory Team. Georgina sits as a Legally Qualified Chair for the Health and Care Professions Council and as a Legal Assessor to fitness to practise panels at both the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the General Optical Council.

Georgina has expertise in dealing with all types of fitness to practise proceedings including sexual misconduct, dishonesty and medically complex cases including expert evidence.

Georgina’s practice encompasses:

• prosecuting on behalf of the General Medical Council;
• defending all professionals in front of their regulatory body, including dentists, pharmacists, nurses, teachers and councillors / therapists;
• health and safety and fire safety;
• CQC proceedings;
• representing both individuals and the NHS in relation to NHS England’s Performers Lists;
• representing individuals appealing DBS Barring decisions;
• All aspects of Transport Law and representing companies at Public Inquiries before Traffic Commissioners.

Notable Cases

• GMC v DR
  

  Prosecuted a world renowned consultant cardiologist in relation to sexually motivated misconduct towards a junior doctor.  The doctor was suspended for 6 months.

• GPHC v RV
  

  Represented a senior Pharmacist in a 3 weeks fitness to practise hearing. Mr RV originally faced over 50 allegations relating to prescription errors, controlled drug errors and dishonesty spanning 4 pharmacies.  A successful submission of no case to answer was made in relation to half of these allegations.  All dishonesty charges were dismissed and only 6 minor allegations were found proved.

• GMC v GB
  

  Represented the GMC in fitness to practise proceedings where the Doctor had physically assaulted members of the public and police officers whilst under the influence of alcohol.

  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6568199/Junior-doctor-gatecrashed-party-attacked-two-guests-assaulted-police-officer.html

• GMC v JA
  

  Represented the GMC in a hearing where the Doctor was found to have sexually assaulted two female colleagues.

• OTC v BRP Group Ltd
  

  Represented this ‘O licence’ company before the Traffic Commissioner who determined no further action needed to be taken given that changes had been made and moving forward they were compliant.

• Ofsted v DT
  

  Represented a child minder before Ofsted who faced a series of allegations after an Ofsted inspection.

• BACP v EF
  

  Represented a counselor who faced allegations of patient care failures, involved questioning of a vulnerable complainant.

• HCPC v PN
  

  Represented a social worker who faced allegations of failing to report sexual allegations. A small proportion of allegations were found proved. The Panel found that these failures were due to a severe lack of resources and staffing issues. A caution order was imposed for 12 months.

• South Kesteven District Council v SR
  

  Represented an individual facing breaches in relation to food safety at his restaurant.

• National College for Teaching & Leadership v AM
  

  Successfully represented a teacher in front of his regulatory body. Persuaded the Panel to set aside a prohibition order, allowing the teacher to return to teaching after a 5 year period. Advised on the need of a psychiatric report after considering medical evidence.

• NMC v PJD
  

  Successfully represented the NMC. Allegations found proved against senior nurse who physically and verbally abused an elderly care home Resident who had severe learning difficulties. The Conduct and Competence Committee found impairment and that his actions were incompatible with remaining on the Register, thus Nurse D was struck off.