A patient at Royal Darwin Hospital was allegedly sexually assaulted by a contract worker pretending to be a member of clinical staff, Darwin Local Court has heard.
The accused man in his 30s, whose name has been suppressed, is facing five charges including sexual intercourse without consent and aggravated indecent assault.
The court heard he entered the 31-year-old patient's cubicle earlier this month on September 7 under the pretext of being a masseuse employed by the hospital, before allegedly sexually assaulting her.
The court heard that the man had allegedly admitted to sexual activity with the patient, but allegedly claimed it was consensual.
He then allegedly made a number of phone calls and texts to the woman, who then blocked the man's number and reported the matter to police.
The court heard the accused had "enticed" the 31-year-old to supply her phone number following the alleged assault.
The accused had been on duty at the time and was not known to the alleged victim.
He was arrested just over a week later.
Before denying bail on Monday, judge Therese Austin said the accused would be facing jail time despite not having a criminal record, with some charges carrying a maximum life sentence.
She said the crown case against the accused was "strong".
In brief remarks, prosecution lawyers said they would rely on victim statements, videos obtained by the victim, phone records and hospital records.
The matter will be next heard in Darwin Local Court on November 23.
