Complaint references: CR73

Complainant raised concerns around the Trainee acting outside of their practice restrictions within social services settings and mental health settings. Allegations include acting outside of Trainee practice restrictions, acting when there are potential conflicts of interest, inappropriate behaviour, inappropriate relationships with third parties, putting name forward as preferred interpreter without checking with service users.

Investigation conducted into potential breach of Section 1.1,1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 of NRCPD's Code of Conduct. Various statements obtained from other professionals, statements sought but not obtained from deaf service users.

Case Examiners decided based on the evidence provided, that there was not a realistic prospect of finding an impairment of fitness to practice, and therefore it was not in the public interest to refer the case to a Complaints Committee. The Case Examiners cited insufficient evidence from the Complainant to support their allegations, and that the Registrant responded in sufficient detail against the claims. No case to answer.

The Case Examiners provided advice and guidance to the Trainee to support them in their development and practice.