Supervision case resumes

A GOC fitness to practise committee has replaced an interim suspension order on optometrist Matthew Clemitson for conditional registration having effect for the remainder of the term set on December 16, 2008 after he found new employment.

Clemitson's registration was suspended for 18 months from December after he admitted to theft from the practice in which he worked. Since the previous hearing, Clemitson has appeared before a magistrate's court where he was fined, made to pay costs as well as compensation of £500.

The committee was satisfied that since the first interim order, Clemitson made 'every effort to deal with his underlying problems' reflected by the fact that he has found new employment and has also been promoted to team manager indicating the trust of his employer.