Former NHS Governor from Yorkshire jailed for sexually abusing vulnerable women

Dean Peter Chambers, formerly of Green Oak Road, Totley, Sheffield, was found guilty by a jury yesterday (March 28) to two counts of sexual assault, one count of administering Class C drugs and one count of perverting the court of justice.

He was jailed for five years and three months at Sheffield Crown Court.

During the trial, the court heard how Chambers abused his position of trust as an NHS Governor, to meet vulnerable victims before going on to sexually abuse them.

The offences took place between September 2014 to June 2016 and relate to five victims.

Detective Constable Kelly Skiller, the officer in charge of the investigation, said: “Chambers took advantage of vulnerable service users during his short time as a Governor for the NHS.

“After being released from his position due to concerns for his behaviour, Chambers went on to target vulnerable women in Sheffield over a period of two years, inviting them into his home and plying them with drink.

“He’d then give them prescription medication, before sexually assaulting them, taking pictures and videos of them as he subjected them to a horrific ordeal.

“This man deliberately sought out vulnerable women within the community to take advantage of them for his own sexual gratification.

“Chambers denied the allegations made against him and as such, his victims had to recount details of his horrific offending in court.

“I’m pleased that he has been found guilty by a jury and jailed for these crimes. I hope this goes some way towards helping the victim’s continue moving forward with their lives.”

Temporary Detective Inspector in South Yorkshire Police’s Protecting Vulnerable People Unit, Richard Wallis, said: “The conviction of Chambers was made possible thanks to the combined efforts of all involved, including the ongoing support of the victims, who I would once again like to praise for the courage and bravery they have shown.”

Chambers has also been placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely and will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order upon his release.