Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel imposes 18-month interim conditions on adult nurse Andrew Penfold
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has imposed an 18-month interim conditions of practice order on adult nurse Andrew Penfold, saying its investigation is at an early stage and its case examiners have yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 11 August 2026 · Updated 31 August 2026
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) — 18 months
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What does “interim restrictions imposed” mean?
An interim order is a precautionary restriction imposed before the regulator's investigation is complete. It is not a finding of fault — the underlying allegations have not yet been adjudicated.
Concerning Andrew Penfold, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 01I2953E).
Decision date: 11 August 2026 · Hearing started 11 August 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided that an interim conditions of practice order should be placed on adult nurse Andrew Penfold for 18 months, as its investigation is at an early stage. He must work for one substantive employer, be directly supervised by a nurse of Band 6 or above until assessed as competent, and must not be the nurse in charge. The NMC's case examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.
Charges
The determination does not set out the allegations. The NMC's case examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against Mr Penfold.
Findings
The panel decided to make an interim conditions of practice order for 18 months, as the NMC's investigation is at an early stage. The conditions restrict his nursing practice to one substantive employer, which must not be an agency or involve any bank work; prevent him being the nurse in charge; and require direct supervision by another registered nurse of Band 6 or above in all areas of nursing practice until he is assessed as competent. He must meet his line manager or supervisor fortnightly to discuss medicine management and administration, infection prevention and control, wound care, and documentation and record keeping. The panel noted the order may affect his ability to practise and cause him financial hardship, but determined that the need to protect the public outweighed his interests. The order will be reviewed within the next six months and every six months thereafter.
Source
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