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Convicted Killer Paramedic Suspended for Concealment of Criminal Record
12/4/2025, 3:44:36 AM
Background on Bradley Osner's Conviction
Bradley Osner, a 47-year-old NHS paramedic, has been suspended after it was revealed that he failed to disclose a serious criminal conviction. In 2002, while living in South Africa, Osner was involved in an incident where he caused the death of a pedestrian, leading to a charge of culpable homicide. He received a five-year suspended sentence in 2016 but did not inform his employers in the UK about this conviction when renewing his registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on four occasions.
Discovery of the Concealment
Osner began his career in the UK with Falck Medical Services in 2016 and later joined the London Ambulance Service in 2020. His past came to light during a vetting process for a position with Thames Valley Police, which prompted an investigation into his criminal history. The HCPC subsequently held a tribunal hearing where it was determined that Osner had been dishonest in concealing his conviction.
Official Findings and Suspension
During the tribunal, Osner admitted to attending court in South Africa to enter a guilty plea but claimed he did not consider it necessary to disclose the conviction to his UK employers. The HCPC panel found his explanations to be superficial and lacking in credibility. They expressed concern over the repeated concealment of his conviction over several years, stating that honesty and integrity are fundamental requirements for healthcare professionals. As a result, Osner has been suspended from practicing as a paramedic for 12 months.
Criticism and Defense
Khaled Hussain-Dupré, Osner's defense attorney, argued that aside from the conviction, Osner is a person of good character, supported by positive testimonials regarding his professional conduct. However, the HCPC panel emphasized that Osner's actions represented a serious breach of professional standards, undermining the trust placed in healthcare professionals.
Lack of Insight and Future Implications
Osner claimed he was unaware of his conviction until he received a clearance certificate from the South African Police in May 2024. The tribunal panel noted that this indicated a lack of insight and candor on Osner's part. Despite the misconduct ruling, the panel acknowledged that there had been no concerns regarding his clinical practice, suggesting that he does not pose a risk of harm to the public in his professional role.
Verbatim Quotes
- "The Panel was satisfied that (Osner) failed to disclose the fact of his conviction in order to conceal it from the HCPC and that, on each occasion he was dishonest." — HCPC Spokesman
- "Honesty and integrity are fundamental requirements of members of the profession." — HCPC Spokesman
- "Apart from the conviction relating to the offence committed in 2002, Mr Osner is a person of good character." — Khaled Hussain-Dupré, Defense Attorney
Osner's suspension will last until the end of November 2026, marking a significant consequence for his failure to disclose critical information regarding his criminal history.
