Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel imposes 18-month interim conditions on nurse Albertine Gouldbourne
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has placed nurse Albertine Norma Gouldbourne under an 18-month interim conditions of practice order, with case examiners yet to decide whether there is a case to answer over the allegations against her.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 23 June 2026 · Updated 9 July 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 Albertine Norma Gouldbourne, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 05A1198E).
Decision date: 23 June 2026 · Hearing started 23 June 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on nurse Albertine Norma Gouldbourne for 18 months at a hearing on 23 June 2026. The conditions restrict her to one substantive employer, prevent her from being the nurse in charge on any shift, and require supervision by a senior registered nurse. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer, and the order will be reviewed at least every six months.
Findings
At a New Interim Order Hearing, the Investigating Committee panel decided to make an interim conditions of practice order for a period of 18 months. The conditions include limiting work to one substantive employer (not a bank or agency), not being the nurse in charge on any shift, direct supervision by a registered nurse of Band 6 or above until deemed competent followed by indirect supervision, and reporting requirements to the NMC. Several conditions were recorded as private. The order must be reviewed before the end of the next six months and every six months thereafter. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.
Source
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