The panel, sitting in Stratford, east London, told Wood during a hearing on Friday that she would be suspended, after finding her fitness to practice had been impaired on public interest grounds.

Najrul Khasru, chairman of the panel, said it had considered several aggravating factors when reaching a decision on sanctions against Ms Wood.

"You put Ms Cafferkey and anyone coming into contact with her at unwarranted risk of harm," he said.

He added that the panel also considered: "The seriousness of your misconduct which could have contributed to the risk of Ebola - a very serious and dangerous illness - spreading into this country."

Mr Khasru said the panel was mindful of its duty to protect the public interest and public confidence in the professions and the regulatory body.