Police investigate woman who allegedly pretended to be a doctor at major Sydney hospital

Police are investigating a woman over claims she allegedly worked at a Sydney hospital while pretending to be a doctor. Photo / Getty Images

A young woman who allegedly pretended to be a doctor in order to work at a major hospital for eight months is being investigated.

Police have launched an inquiry into the 27-year-old, who allegedly faked her qualifications while she was working at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital in southwest Sydney.

She could face criminal charges.

The hospital discovered on Monday the woman was not registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, which accredits all medical professionals.

She had worked at the hospital since January.

A hospital spokeswoman said the woman had been fully supervised during her time there.

She was immediately removed from her duties and Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital referred the matter to NSW Police for investigation.

A police spokesman told the NCA NewsWire on Tuesday that NSW Health referred the matter to Bankstown Area Command.

The hospital is also conducting an internal investigation and has reported the matter to national health authorities.