Health and Care Professions Council determination — review hearing
HCPTS panel extends Phillip Hopkins's suspension for six months
The radiographer provided no evidence of changed circumstances or remediation after previously attending work under the influence of alcohol.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 5 June 2025 · Updated 23 September 2026
Suspension (suspended from practice) — 6 months
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Concerning Phillip F Hopkins, radiographer (Health and Care Professions Council RA39358).
Decision date: 5 June 2025 · Hearing started 5 June 2025
In plain English
The HCPTS panel found that radiographer Phillip Hopkins remained impaired following a finding that he attended work under the influence of alcohol. He provided no evidence of insight, remediation, health progress or maintained skills, leaving a real risk of repetition. The panel extended his suspension for six months to protect the public and allow another opportunity to engage.
Charges
Mr Hopkins had been found to have attended work as a radiographer while under the influence of alcohol in February 2022. The original allegation also referred to a health condition, with impairment alleged by reason of misconduct and/or health.
Findings
The reviewing panel received no evidence of changed circumstances, insight, remediation, health progress or updated knowledge and skills. It found a continuing real risk of repetition and impairment on both personal and public grounds. It extended the suspension for six months to protect the public and give Mr Hopkins a further opportunity to engage and provide evidence.
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