Health and Care Professions Council determination — substantive hearing
HCPTS orders Jonathan Chaplin struck off after convictions
The radiographer was struck off following convictions for attempted sexual communication with a child and attempted incitement of sexual activity.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 13 May 2026 · Updated 23 September 2026
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Concerning Jonathan Chaplin, radiographer (Health and Care Professions Council RA61974).
Decision date: 13 May 2026 · Hearing started 13 May 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel ordered Jonathan Chaplin to be struck off after considering his convictions for attempting sexual communication with a child and attempting to incite a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity. It found the offending incompatible with registration and imposed an interim suspension during the appeal period.
Charges
Jonathan Chaplin was convicted of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause or incite a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
Findings
The panel found impairment by reason of conviction and concluded that the serious sexual offending was incompatible with continued registration. It ordered striking off and imposed an interim suspension for the appeal period, subject to a maximum of 18 months.
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