- A former nurse at Cygnet Hospital was suspended for 12 months after admitting to forming an inappropriate relationship with a 34-year-old male patient under her care
- The relationship began after Robinson contacted the vulnerable patient on social media, which escalated into a four-month affair
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council found her actions to be a severe lapse in judgment, noting the distress caused to the patient and the risks posed to his well-being
A nurse has been handed a 12-month suspension after admitting to a deeply troubling and unethical relationship with a vulnerable mental health patient under her care.
Jessica Robinson, formerly employed at Cygnet Hospital Wyke in Bradford, struck up a social media conversation with the 34-year-old patient in 2022, which quickly escalated into a four-month relationship, despite the man’s extremely vulnerable mental state.
Follow our Facebook page for more updates:
The Nursing and Midwifery Council found her actions to be a serious lapse in professional judgment, with the patient’s distress and potential harm underscoring the severity of the breach.
Read Also:
1: DCI Focuses on ‘Sultan’ as Prime Suspect in the Gruesome Murder of Kirinyaga MCA’s Daughter
2: Tragedy Strikes Oyugis as Man is Killed by Flying Gas Cylinder After Explosion Rips Through Bookshop
Robinson, who had left the nursing profession by March 2022, but continued to work with vulnerable people in drug and alcohol recovery, was found to have contacted the patient outside of her professional capacity, with no clinical reason for the interaction.
Follow our Facebook page for more updates:
While the nurse expressed remorse and claimed to have gained insight into her actions, the panel deemed her reflection insufficient, with concerns that similar conduct could occur again without further remediation.
