Health and Care Professions Council determination — other
HCPTS approves striking off Geoffrey P Fitzgerald by consent
The HCPTS panel approved an agreed striking-off order after child sexual-offence convictions. The registrant admitted the allegation and impairment.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 27 May 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
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Concerning Geoffrey P Fitzgerald, radiographer (Health and Care Professions Council RA32256).
Decision date: 27 May 2026 · Hearing started 27 May 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel approved a consent order striking off Geoffrey P Fitzgerald following convictions for attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. He admitted the allegation and impairment and agreed to striking off. The panel found the order protected the public and was consistent with the public interest. A separate interim suspension covers the appeal period and any appeal, for a maximum of 18 months.
Charges
The allegation concerned June 2025 convictions for two offences of attempted sexual communication with a child and one offence of attempting to incite or cause a child to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity.
Findings
The registrant admitted the allegation and impairment and sought striking off by consent. The panel approved the consent order, finding that striking off was the appropriate level of public protection and that disposal by consent was consistent with the public interest. This was a consent disposal rather than voluntary removal. The order takes effect after the appeal period or disposal of any appeal. A separate interim suspension, subject to a maximum of 18 months, covers that period.
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