Full Breakdown
Blackpool Heart Surgeon Convicted of Sexual Assault and Declared Unfit to Practice
9/1/2026, 4:25:46 AM
Conviction and Allegations
Dr Amal Bose, a 55-year-old senior consultant who headed the cardiovascular department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, was found guilty of 12 counts of sexual assault involving five female staff members between 2017 and 2022. The court cleared him of two additional counts. Victims described a pattern of unwanted touching, including groping in operating theatres, pulling down clothing, and being called “fresh meat.” One employee said Bose rested his head on her shoulder shortly after she joined the department, creating fear about how colleagues would interpret the interaction.
Tribunal Findings and Professional Consequences
Following a Medical Practitioners’ Tribunal hearing on July 31, chaired by Melissa Coutino, the panel concluded that Bose had not completed a structured treatment programme for his conduct. Although he had attended some workplace-behaviour training in 2024, the tribunal found limited evidence that the courses reduced the risk of recurrence. Consequently, the tribunal determined that the risk to public protection remained significant and that Bose’s fitness to practise was impaired. His name was erased from the medical register, and an immediate suspension was imposed to protect the public and maintain confidence in the profession.
Official Statements
Prosecutor Huw Edwards told the court that staff described a “toxic environment” with Bose as the root cause. The tribunal emphasized that the public would be “gravely concerned” if a doctor convicted of sexually assaulting colleagues were not deemed impaired.
Data Summary
- Counts convicted: 12 sexual-assault offences
- Victims: 5 female staff members
- Period of offences: 2017 – 2022
- Cleared of: 2 counts
- Sentencing date: September 16 (scheduled) – pending sentencing.
- Post-conviction employment: parcel-delivery driver.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She said there was a toxic environment in the department, and Amal Bose was the root cause,” — Mr Edwards
- “From that point she changed her view of him from something harmless to something more,” — Mr Edwards
- “It is fair to say if they hadn't before, the scales have fallen from his eyes and he appreciates the gravity of his conduct over that period of time.” — Tom Price KC
