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Blackpool Heart Surgeon Convicted of Multiple Sexual Assaults
8/30/2026, 12:27:01 AM
Conviction and Sentencing
Dr Amal Bose, a 55-year-old senior consultant and head of the cardiovascular department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, was found guilty of 12 counts of sexual assault involving five female staff members. The offences occurred between 2017 and 2022 and were adjudicated at a trial in June. Bose’s sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday September 16.
Tribunal Findings and Impairment Determination
A Medical Practitioner's Tribunal met on July 31 and, chaired by Melissa Coutino, concluded that Bose’s fitness to practise is impaired. It determined that a finding of no impairment would undermine public confidence in the medical profession and its regulator. Consequently, Bose’s name was erased from the medical register and an immediate suspension was imposed to protect the public.
Nature of the Assaults
Victims described a pattern of inappropriate behaviour, including groping, purposeful grabbing of breasts, and unwanted physical contact such as resting a head on a colleague’s shoulder. One employee reported being called “fresh meat” and repeatedly touched whenever she encountered Bose. The environment was described as “toxic,” with new staff warned about his conduct.
Official Statements & Responses
Prosecutor Huw Edwards characterized the behaviour as “beyond workplace jokes” and highlighted the impact on staff morale. The Tribunal emphasized that the risk to public protection remained significant and that the impairment finding was necessary to maintain confidence in the profession.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She said there was a toxic environment in the department, and Amal Bose was the root cause," Mr Edwards said.” — Mr Edwards
- “From that point she changed her view of him from something harmless to something more," Mr Edwards said.” — Mr Edwards
