Health and Care Professions Council determination — review hearing
Radiographer's suspension extended by six months after review
Nicholas Whitaker showed genuine reflection, but the panel required further evidence of safe supervision, delegation and up-to-date skills.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 10 July 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Suspension (suspended from practice) — 6 months
Data last checked: 22 September 2026Report a correction
What does “suspended from practice” mean?
The regulator imposed a fixed-term suspension in this decision. Its start date, appeal provisions and any later review affect whether it is currently in force. Check the official register for the practitioner's current status.
Concerning Nicholas Whitaker, radiographer (Health and Care Professions Council RA79496).
Decision date: 10 July 2026 · Hearing started 10 July 2026
In plain English
Radiographer Nicholas Whitaker had his suspension extended by six months, from 11 July 2026 to 11 January 2027. The panel accepted genuine remorse and reflection about his treatment of colleagues, but found insufficient evidence of improved clinical judgement, supervision and delegation or maintained professional skills. It found continuing impairment and required a further review before expiry.
Charges
The reviewed case concerned unprofessional and racially motivated comments and conduct towards colleagues, inappropriate delegation to a student and failures to work collaboratively.
Findings
The review panel accepted genuine remorse and developed reflection regarding conduct towards colleagues. However, there was insufficient evidence of remediation in clinical judgement, supervision and delegation or of maintained knowledge and skills. It found continuing impairment on both personal and public components. It extended suspension for six months from 11 July 2026, with review before expiry on 11 January 2027, considering striking off disproportionate at this stage.
Source
All facts on this page are drawn from the publicly published Health and Care Professions Council determination linked below. MedicWatch does not editorialise the regulator’s findings.
Spot something incorrect?
If a fact on this page is wrong, or you believe the page should not be published, please submit a correction or takedown request.