A nurse has appeared in court accused of "altering a medication administration chart to avoid disciplinary action".
David Hamilton is alleged to have committed the fraud in order to keep his job in Kenton, Newcastle, over a 12-day period in March last year. The 62-year-old was in the dock at the city's magistrates' court on Wednesday.
Hamilton, of Anick View, in Hexham, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address and to say he would be withholding his plea to one count of fraud by false representation.
The charge read: "Between March 11 2021 and March 23 2021 at Kenton, Newcastle, you committed fraud in the you dishonestly made a false representation, namely altered a medication administration chart, intending to make a gain, namely to retain your job as a nurse and avoid any disciplinary action."
Emma O'Hegarty, prosecuting, said the case should be sent to the crown court. She added: "The Crown would say this is not suitable for summary trial. The defendant was in a position of trust when the offence allegedly occurred."
Geoffrey Forrester, defending, said: "I have nothing to say with regard to venue."
Magistrates declined jurisdiction and Hamilton was released on unconditional bail to next appear at Newcastle Crown Court on June 1.
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