A UK medical tribunal heard a case against Dr. Suhail Anjum, a 44-year-old consultant anaesthetist, who has confessed to engaging in sexual activity with a nurse in an operating theatre while a patient was under anaesthesia at Tameside Hospital in 2023. The incident has raised concerns about patient safety and professional conduct.
Geo News’s Murtaza Ali Shah reported that on September 16, 2023, Dr. Anjum was managing anaesthesia for a patient in theatre five at Tameside Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. During the procedure, he asked a nurse to monitor the patient, claiming he needed a break. Instead, he went to theatre eight, where he was caught in a “compromising position” with another nurse, referred to as Nurse C. A colleague, Nurse NT, walked in and saw Nurse C with her trousers down and Dr. Anjum adjusting his clothing. Nurse NT reported the incident to her manager.
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— Nick Buckley MBE (@NickBuckleyMBE) September 11, 2025In an eight-minute statement, Dr. Anjum admits his mistake and that no harm came to the patient. However, he admitted his actions could have put the patient at risk. He told the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) in Manchester that he felt deep shame. He said he let down his patient, colleagues, and the hospital’s trust. Dr. Anjum called it a one-time mistake and vowed it would not happen again.
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— LADbible (@ladbible) September 13, 2025Dr. Anjum shared that the incident occurred during a tough time. His daughter was born prematurely in January 2023, causing stress for him and his wife. This affected his mental health and work. He apologised sincerely, saying the memory of leaving his patient “breaks me to pieces every day.” He hopes to return to his medical career in the UK after moving back to Pakistan in February 2024.
This case highlights the importance of professionalism in healthcare. Dr. Anjum’s actions risked patient safety and trust in the medical field. The tribunal, ongoing as of Friday, is deciding if his fitness to practice is impaired. The outcome could affect his career and set standards for medical conduct.
