HCPC determination — substantive hearing
Voluntary removal from the register
The regulator’s term: voluntary erasure accepted
What does “voluntary removal from the register” mean?
The practitioner asked to be removed from the register and the regulator accepted the request. This may happen during or after a fitness-to-practise case.
Concerning Melbin Thankachan, radiographer (HCPC RA085328).
Decision date: 20 March 2026 · Hearing started 20 March 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel decided that Melbin Thankachan should be subject to the published outcome from a final hearing. The panel approved voluntary removal from the register. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
Charges
The HCPTS allegation section states: As a registered Radiographer (RA085328): 1. Between 04 July 2022 and 18 December 2022, whilst working at Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust, you were unable to work autonomously and/or required supervision from another radiographer at all times. 2. You did not demonstrate the level of competence expected of a newly qualified radiographer during clinical assessments and/or supervised shifts on the dates listed in Schedule A. 3. Whilst working at Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust, you were unable to communicate effectively as your spoken English and/or understanding of the English language was poor, in that: a. On 02 and 09 September 2022, during meetings with Colleague A, you spoke too quickly and/or had to type what you wanted to say on your phone; and/or b. On 13 October 2022, Patient M asked you to repeat yourself on multiple occasions before he could understand you; and/or c. On 28 October 2022, you did not effectively communicate Patient O's required position for a lateral elbow and forearm x-ray; and/or d. On 01 November 2022, you were unable to articulate that Patient G was required to be sent to the orthopaedic clinic following their x-ray examination. e. On 13 December 2022, you did not know how to ask Patient K's mother how to remove their baby grow. 4. On 01 September 2022, in relation to Patient P, you: did not consult with the patient and/or their parents before pulling down their shorts. 5. In or around October 2022, in relation to Patient Q, you: did not seek consent from the patient before tying her gown. 6. Between 01 September 2022 and 18 December 2022, you failed to meet all of the objectives of the development plan dated 01 September 2022. 7. On 12 August 2023, you did not communicate professionally with Colleague A in that you sent her an email which was...
Findings
The HCPTS page records a final hearing for Melbin Thankachan by the Conduct and Competence Committee. The panel approved voluntary removal from the register. The allegation section states: As a registered Radiographer (RA085328): 1. Between 04 July 2022 and 18 December 2022, whilst working at Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust, you were unable to work autonomously and/or required supervision from another.... The order section states: : The Registrar is directed to remove the name of Melbin Thankachan from the Register with immediate effect. Notes No.
Source
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