Mr Grzegorz P Skierka
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Allegation
As a registered Paramedic (PA35070):
- In July 2021, you attempted to obtain controlled drugs, namely psilocin and/or psilocybin (magic mushrooms), a scheduled Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, by ordering them from the internet for delivery.
- The matters described at particular 1 above constitute misconduct.
- By reason of your misconduct your fitness to practise is impaired.
The Panel at the Substantive Hearing found the following:
Facts Proved: 1
Facts Not proved: N/A
Grounds: Misconduct
The Panel found the Registrant’s fitness to practise to be impaired and a Suspension Order for a period of 12 months was imposed as a sanction. This Order was reviewed on 15 November 2024 and that panel imposed a further Suspension Order for a period of 6 months. The Order was reviewed on 6 June 2025 and a further Suspension Order for a period of 6 months was imposed.
Finding
Preliminary Matters
Private Hearing
- At the start of the hearing, Ms Sampson applied for any parts of the hearing in which the health of the Registrant was mentioned, to be heard in private in order to protect his private life. Ms Sampson submitted that there would also be reference to the health of the Registrant’s partner. Ms Sampson invited the Panel to consider whether it would be practicable to hold any of the hearing in public given the nature of the case.
- The panel accepted the advice of the Legal Assessor. The panel had regard to the HCPTS Practice Note entitled “Conducting Hearings in Private” and Rule 10(1)(a) of the Conduct and Competence (Procedure) Rules 2003.
- The panel considered that all reference to the Registrant’s health and his family circumstances should be in private in order to protect the Registrant’s right to a private life. The Panel considered that the nature of the case was such that it would not be practicable to hold any of the hearing in public as the details of the case were inextricably linked with the health and personal circumstances of the Registrant and his partner. The Panel noted the principle of open and transparent justice but considered that this was outweighed in these circumstances.
- [Redacted].
Background
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Decision on Impairment
[Redacted].
Decision on Sanction
[Redacted].
4. The Panel therefore decided to impose a Striking Off Order which will take effect on the expiry of the current order, pursuant to Article 30(1) of the Health Professions Order 2001.
Order
Order: The Registrar is directed to strike the name of Grzegorz P Skierka from the Register on the date this Order comes into effect (on the expiry of the current order - 20 December 2025).
Notes
Right of Appeal
You may appeal to the High Court in England and Wales against the Panel’s decision and the order it has made against you. Under Articles 30(10) and 38 of the Health Professions Order 2001, any appeal must be made to the court not more than 28 days after the date when this notice is served on you.
Hearing History
History of Hearings for Mr Grzegorz P Skierka
| Date | Panel | Hearing type | Outcomes / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/11/2025 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Review Hearing | Struck off |
| 06/06/2025 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Review Hearing | Suspended |
| 15/11/2024 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Review Hearing | Suspended |
| 20/11/2023 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Final Hearing | Suspended |
| 09/11/2022 | Investigating Committee | Interim Order Application | Adjourned |