Botched abortion doctor sacked

Andrew Gbinigie was allowed to continue practising by the GMC

A doctor who was found guilty of serious professional misconduct after botching an abortion has been sacked from his latest job in Liverpool.

Andrew Gbinigie, 47, a consultant gynaecologist, pulled out a woman's ovary and part of her bowel during an operation in Birmingham in November 2000.

But he escaped being struck off by the General Medical Council (GMC) despite it hearing the operation had been beyond his technical expertise.

He was also found guilty of behaving improperly towards two female staff at the city's Calthorpe Clinic, but was allowed to continue practising as long as he stuck to certain conditions, including only working at hospitals with intensive care facilities.

A national newspaper revealed on Friday he had found a new job working as a locum consultant in the obstetrics department of Liverpool Women's Hospital.

'Contract terminated'

The hospital initially defended its decision to employ him, saying he had no involvement in abortions or other gynaecology work, but have now reversed their decision.

A spokesman said: "In the light of additional allegations against Dr Gbinigie which have only been brought to the trust's attention today, we will be terminating his contract with immediate effect."

Mr Gbinigie had also worked at the hospital between September 2002 and February 2003 and had been given a new four-month contract up until 30 September.

The hospital has set up a helpline for any patients who are concerned about their care on 0151 702 4300.