Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC imposes interim practice conditions on nurse Anandhu Soman
The NMC imposed an 18-month interim order requiring supervision and a competency assessment before medication duties. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 27 August 2026 · Updated 22 September 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 Anandhu Soman, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 24E0704O).
Decision date: 27 August 2026 · Hearing started 27 August 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to impose 18 months of interim conditions on Anandhu Soman. He must work under supervision for one substantive employer and cannot manage or administer medication until assessed as competent. He must not be nurse in charge. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer, and the allegations remain unproved.
Charges
The allegations remain unadjudicated. Case examiners have yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.
Findings
The Investigating Committee imposed 18 months of interim conditions. Soman must work for one substantive employer other than an agency and must not be nurse in charge. He must not manage or administer medication until another registered nurse formally assesses him as competent. He must work on the same shift as another registered nurse, with fortnightly supervision meetings addressing medication, records, escalation, patient safety and delegation. Reports are required before review.
Source
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