article_snippet: Hutchinson, who had a girlfriend, became a nurse on the A&E wing of John Radcliffe Hospital in 2006.
article_snippet: At some point he was promoted to the rank of senior nurse which meant he was trusted to treat patients on he own.
article_snippet: Oxford Crown Court was told he had no previous convictions and was thought to be a reliable and diligent member of staff.
article_snippet: he barrister Claire Fraser said His barrister Claire Fraser client had described he behaviour as an ‘addiction he has had over a number of years’.
article_snippet: ‘his victims showed great courage when informed of such distressing news.
article_snippet: ’ Mark Power, of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, added:
article_snippet: ‘We have been shocked and horrified by the behaviour of the individual, who so badly let down both the patients Hutchinson was entrusted to care for and Hutchinson fellow colleagues and who totally failed in Hutchinson professional duties and responsibilities as a nurse.
article_snippet: I would wish to reassure members of the public that the welfare and safety of our patients is always our first priority.
article_snippet: Mr Power added: ‘Thames Valley Police has been conducting an extensive investigation and we have done everything possible to support this process.
article_snippet: ‘Since Mr Power arrest, the individual has not worked in any part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust and is no longer an employee of ours.
highlights_snippet: The 29-year-old was a senior nurse at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford .