1 January 2013 Last updated at 18:01
Sex offender at Southend Hospital was CRB checked
"The Local Safeguarding Children Board has sought assurances from Southend Hospital about the case
A known sex offender got work at a hospital despite being criminal record bureau (CRB) checked, it has emerged.
BBC News previously reported how the person was employed by Southend Hospital via an agency before they were dismissed in June.
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the hospital has now revealed further details about the case.
The hospital said the agency had carried out a CRB check but the results were not passed on.
The identity and exact role of the worker employed have not been disclosed.
Responding to the BBC's FOI request, the hospital said the agency worker was hired to provide optician services and saw eight children between April and June.
Position of trust
Sue Hardy, director of nursing, said in a statement: "It was when the trust queried the individual's qualifications we were informed that he was on the sex offenders' register having been convicted of a crime of a sexual nature involving another adult.
"We were confident that there was no risk to our patients and the individual concerned was capable of performing his job.
"However, we informed the independent contractor that, given this individual was employed in a position of trust and was providing direct health services to potential vulnerable groups, we could not allow him to work for us in this capacity.""
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-20876674
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