Melanie Parton

As a registered Chiropodist / Podiatrist (CH33941) your fitness to practise is impaired by reason of misconduct and/or health condition. In that:

1. Whilst employed by Shuropody Foot Clinic between 05 June 2018 and 27 July 2018 you:

a. On or about 25 July 2018 whilst treating Patient 1 you nipped Patient 1’s foot and burnt it with a sanding disc;

b. On or about 26 July 2018 whilst treating Patient 2, you cut her toenails too short and/or cut the skin on her feet on one or more occasions;

c. On or about 20 July 2018 whilst treating Patient 3, you caused her toe to bleed;

d. On or about 24 July 2018 whilst treating Patient 4, you cut her big toe.

2. Whilst employed by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership NHS Trust between 03 March 2017 and 17 October 2017 you:

a. Did not manage your timekeeping by frequently arriving late to the workplace.

b. Demonstrated inappropriate and/or unprofessional behaviour in that you showed aggressive and/or confrontational behaviour to clinic staff.

c. Were unable to practise autonomously, in that you required supervision and/or prompting and/or support from managers and colleagues.

3. You have a physical and/or mental health condition as set out in Schedule A.

4. The matters set out in particular 1 – 2 constitute misconduct.

5. By reason of your misconduct and/or health your fitness to practise is impaired.