Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service determination — review hearing
MPTS continues Dr Rachael Bartrum's conditions after misconduct and conviction review
The tribunal continued conditions for 12 months. It found no repetition of criminal or conduct concerns, but insufficient evidence of remediation to permit unrestricted practice.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 11 September 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Conditions on practice (practising with restrictions) — 1 year
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Concerning Rachael Rebecca BARTRUM, doctor (General Medical Council 6101894).
Decision date: 11 September 2026 · Hearing started 11 September 2026
In plain English
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Rachael Bartrum's fitness to practise remained impaired and continued conditions for 12 months on 11 September 2026. The review followed earlier misconduct findings and drink-driving convictions. It accepted that there had been no repetition and that conditions were working well, but found insufficient evidence for unrestricted practice. Clinical supervision and other conditions remain, with a further review directed.
Charges
The review concerned impairment following earlier findings of consulting with patients while under the influence of alcohol and drink-driving convictions. These were findings made in 2023, not new allegations decided at this hearing.
Findings
The tribunal found that fitness to practise remained impaired. It accepted there had been no repetition of criminal or conduct concerns and that the conditions were working well, but it had insufficient evidence of full remediation, reflection and continuing professional development to permit unrestricted practice. It continued conditions for 12 months with a further review. Published conditions include clinical supervision, a workplace reporter and restrictions on practice settings and roles.
Source
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