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A medical scientist with NHS Grampian found guilty of misconduct after he admitted being drunk while working in a hospital has been suspended.A medical scientist with NHS Grampian found guilty of misconduct after he admitted being drunk while working in a hospital has been suspended.
Colin MacInnes was found slumped against a lift during a nightshift at the haematology department of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.Colin MacInnes was found slumped against a lift during a nightshift at the haematology department of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
A Health Professions Council (HPC) hearing earlier ruled his fitness to practise was impaired.A Health Professions Council (HPC) hearing earlier ruled his fitness to practise was impaired.
Mr MacInnes was then suspended for a year on Thursday.Mr MacInnes was then suspended for a year on Thursday.
He had told the hearing he was having a midlife crisis. He had told the hearing he was having a midlife crisis, but that his behaviour was a "disgrace".
I'm very happy it's all over and I'm content with such a fair hearing Colin MacInnes
His actions caused delays with processing patient blood samples in the city hospital laboratory.
HPC chairwoman Jacki Pearce said: "No further action or to impose a caution or conditions of practice order would not adequately protect the public.
"Consequently, the remaining options are suspension or striking off.
"The panel reached the conclusion that there is a realistic prospect that you can resolve your present difficulties whilst suspended. At present, the panel considers that you could not safely return to practise even subject to conditions."
Colleagues had told how he had an unblemished career of 17 years until the incident happened last September.
Mr MacInnes said: "It was a very pleasant workplace, my colleagues and friends have been very good. It was maybe a midlife crisis, it wasn't the job."
After the hearing, Mr MacInnes said: "I'm very happy it's all over and I'm content with such a fair hearing."
An NHS Grampian spokeswoman said: "The employee is no longer working with NHS Grampian. But we have noted the outcome of the panel."