'Sexually inappropriate and threatening' GP struck off

Thomas Plimmer admitted several of the allegations.

A GP who admitted sending explicit content to colleagues, having sex during working hours and behaving inappropriately around women has been struck off.

The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service made the decision about Dr Thomas Plimmer - who worked in Swindon - after several women complained to the General Medical Council (GMC) and Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Documents from the hearing last year show he faced allegations from several women between May 2018 and February 2021 and was described by the GMC as an "accomplished liar" when it came to the women.

It was also proven that Mr Plimmer threatened one of the women, telling another that if one "takes me to the GMC I’ll slit her throat. I know where she lives."

In 2018, he walked into his colleague's office - a nurse known as Miss A - and unexpectedly showed her a video of him having sex with another woman.

Mr Plimmer also sent or showed her more inappropriate content in 2018 and 2019.

Several allegations from Miss A were proven, including Mr Plimmer committing an indecent act in front of her.

He admitted having sex with other colleagues during working hours and sending unsolicited intimate pictures - taken at work - to another woman.

There is a 28-day period of appeal, which can only be used by a doctor, the GMC or the Professional Standards Authority - then Mr Plimmer's name will be fully taken off the medical register.

A further fuller report is expected from the tribunal service later.