Health and Care Professions Council determination — other
Warning (formally warned) — 1 year
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Concerning Adam Richard Sharman, paramedic (Health and Care Professions Council PA37323).
Decision date: 14 July 2026 · Hearing started 14 July 2026
In plain English
Paramedic Adam Richard Sharman received a one-year caution by consent after admitting that he performed an intimate examination beyond his training and scope of practice. The panel accepted his insight and remediation and assessed the risk of repetition as very low. It agreed there was insufficient evidence of sexual motivation, while a caution remained necessary to uphold professional standards.
Charges
Carrying out a vaginal examination with a speculum on 20 February 2023 beyond his scope of practice.
Findings
The panel approved a consent order after unequivocal admissions of the facts, misconduct and current impairment. It agreed there was insufficient evidence of sexual motivation: the concern was competence to perform a clinically indicated examination. It accepted developed insight, remediation and a very low repetition risk, and considered impairment and a caution necessary on public-interest grounds. A one-year caution will appear on the register from the operative date after the appeal period or disposal of an appeal.
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