Frauds relation to Nursing or Medical qualifications and identity

Summary

The request sought details on fraud investigations regarding staff qualifications and identity at Manx Care over the last five years, along with vetting procedures. The authority disclosed three specific investigations resulting in dismissals or warnings and outlined recruitment vetting standards, though it noted it does not vet agency staff.

Key Facts

• Three investigations into fraudulent qualifications or identity were conducted in the last five years.
• Two staff members (a Scientist and a Nurse) were dismissed following disciplinary hearings.
• A third staff member received a final written warning and subsequently resigned.
• Manx Care's HR team is responsible for vetting employees but not agency staff or contractors.
• The response details specific allegations including false CVs, unauthorized use of manager PINs, and non-disclosure of prior suspensions.

Data Disclosed

• 3 investigations
• May 2024
• October 2024
• February 2025
• March 2025
• May 2025
• April 2024
• August 2024
• January 2025
• 24 months
• 20 years
• 5 years

Original Request

In each of the last 5 years how many investigations have been undertaken in relation to fraudulent qualifications, registrations, identity or documents of persons working for Manx Care (whether directly employed or via an agency or other arrangement including personal services company)?

In relation to each investigation, provide information about the date such investigation started, the nature of the allegation ( eg NMC registered nurse using false identity or fraudulently obtained certificate) and date of outcome and findings, any risks identified to safety and any consequential action taken in relation to such persons.

What measures does Manx Care take to ensure its staff (employees, agency staff or consultants) are properly qualified, vetted and are not using a fraudulent identity, qualifications or registrations or have lied on their application form or cv?

Does Manx Care require a DBS check or equivalent from every country in which an applicant has lived during the last 20 years?