Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — substantive hearing
NMC panel strikes off Ajith Sethumadhavan over child sexual offence convictions
The NMC struck nurse Ajith Moothedath Sethumadhavan off the register after a panel found his fitness to practise impaired by two sexual offence convictions involving a girl under 13.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 20 August 2026 · Updated 23 September 2026
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The regulator directed removal from the register in this decision. The decision explains when the direction takes effect and any appeal provisions. Check the official register for the practitioner's current registration status.
Concerning Ajith Moothedath Sethumadhavan, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 16F0073O).
Decision date: 20 August 2026 · Hearing started 20 August 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee struck Ajith Moothedath Sethumadhavan off the register after finding his fitness to practise impaired by convictions for two sexual offences against a girl under 13. The panel found his conduct fundamentally incompatible with remaining registered, citing the seriousness of the convictions, a lack of insight and remorse, and a risk of repetition.
Charges
The charge stated that Ajith Moothedath Sethumadhavan was convicted at Leeds Crown Court on 31 October 2025 of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching and causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity without penetration.
Findings
The panel treated the certificate of conviction as conclusive proof and found the charge proved. It found current impairment on public protection and public interest grounds, citing a risk of repetition, lack of insight or remorse, and the effect on professional standards and confidence. It directed that Ajith Moothedath Sethumadhavan be struck off the register.
Mitigating and aggravating factors
Aggravating factors
Convicted of serious sexual assault against a minor; Serving 5 years in prison; Abuse of a position of trust; Deliberate breaches of the Code; Absence of or limited insight; Premeditated behaviour; Predatory behaviour; Denial of the offences, no remorse or acceptance of his behaviour.
Source
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