FFS this man could be your nurse next time you're in hospital!!

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-35379513

I despair, I really do.

Well I'm guessing that he's going to find it hard to get work as a nurse, as this will now mean he has a criminal record, surely?

I would hope so.

I doubt he'll be allowed to work as a nurse after that. Or do any caring role that requires a criminal records check.

I'm a nurse and I can't imagine he'll get a job. You have to declare any criminal convictions on the application form for a start.

No he won't.

He'll be able to complete his studies (at a push) but would be extremely unlikely to get a job.

But nice DM style scare-mongering!

He's not going to get a nursing job (or registration) with that record. However it is in everybody's interests that he does get work because his rehabilitation will not be helped by poverty and exclusion from society. I'm not really sure what your concern is OP? Do you think probation and community service is the wrong sentence?

Hmm I know a nurse with a criminal record though not related to violence.

Why no custodial sentence for a 'ferocious' attack??

There are some convictions that can be overlooked! Violence is not one of them!

It's unlikely that his uni would let him complete the course and qualify and even if they did, he would not be allowed to register as a nurse with that conviction.

I doubt he will be able to complete his studies with a criminal record. You have to complete placements as a nurse and no hospital will allow him to work there will that on his record.

IME, this sort of crime would prevent him getting work. He would have to disclose it at the interview, so the position wouldn't be offered. If he didn't disclose, then it would come back on his DBS and the offer of employment would be withdrawn.

catsonlaps, some crimes won't necessarily prevent you getting a nursing job (so long as it's disclosed at interview), but a violent crime would.

I would hope he wouldnt be able to register due to the nature of the crime.

I would like to say im shocked and appalled he only got probation and 70 measly hours community service but im not, DV sees to be an acceptable crime still

He'd never get a nursing job with that record.

This is the end of his nursing career, quite rightly.

He should be in jail though.

IIRC, he'll have to inform his Uni, who may well kick him out. If not, he'll have to inform the NMC before he can complete his registration, who may well kick him out / deny registration. So the chances of him even making it through shortlisting for a job (without lying through his teeth) are pretty slim.

But yes, he should definitely be in jail for that. Pitiful sentence.

I guess the uni couldn't kick him off the course until he's found guilty. I'm sure they will now.

Not scare mongering at all, its a BBC link but I am genuinely shocked that he received such a light sentence IMO. Also that his defence barrister seems to think he will just continue on with his masters and career because he's sorry.

It just seems that this level of violence against women is seen as so commonplace in todays society.

He won't be allowed to complete his course let alone work in a role demanding an enhanced DBS with a conviction for violence.

I disagree that he will def not be able to work. I know a nurse cleared to work again after being in court for assault against a minor so sometimes people can carry on working in such jobs (not that I agree with it)

You say after being in court for. Were they found guilty?

Fucking Probation and 70 hours community service. It's not even 2 weeks work.

This justice system is ran by clowns. It's a joke.

I have two cautions from age 15 (27) now for assault and am still able to work with vulnerable people. Maybe the time lapsed and my age makes a difference though.