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A nurse who embarked on a sexual relationship with a mental health patient has been struck off.Jill McLaren, 38, had secret trysts with the man who was being treated at the secure Glasgow clinic where she worked.

This included her taking him to her home under the guise of an escorted Christmas shopping trip.McLaren, of Greenock, pled guilty to engaging in sexual activity with the man at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

She was ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work, put under supervision for 18 months and tagged for five months for the crime which spanned between July 2018 and September 2019.Her name was also added to the sex offenders' register for 18 months after she was sentenced in November 2023.McLaren was hauled before the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) who ruled they had no option but to ban her from nursing.

The court heard McLaren and the man started frequently chatting about their shared love for fitness.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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