A chief biomedical scientist at a major hospital trust is due to face a tribunal after allegedly drinking on the job.
Yvonne Hall, who worked at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Arrowe Park Hospital , is accused of consuming alcohol on two occasions in 2017.
Biomedical scientists analyse blood, fluid and tissue samples and are vital in diagnosing diseases.
Ms Hall will face a hearing of the Health Care Practitioners Tribunal Service (HCPTS) on April 12, and faces a range of sanctions including suspension or being struck off the medical register, if the charges are proved.
According to the tribunal listing, Ms Hall: "Whilst employed at Wirral Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the capacity of Chief Biomedical Scientist:
"On 9th November 2017 you consumed alcohol at work. On 10th November 2017 you consumed alcohol at work."
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The HCPTS state the allegations amount to misconduct.
It is not clear whether Ms Hall is still employed at the trust.
A Wirral University Teaching Hospital spokesperson said: “As this investigation has been referred to the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service we’re unable to make any further comment at this time.”
