Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC imposes interim practice conditions on Samantha Jay Butler
The 18-month order includes medication supervision and employment limits. The allegations remain unadjudicated, and private conditions are not disclosed.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 25 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 Samantha Jay Butler, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 18G5594E).
Decision date: 25 August 2026 · Hearing started 25 August 2026
In plain English
The NMC’s Investigating Committee decided to impose 18 months of interim conditions on Samantha Jay Butler. She must work for one employer, avoid sole-nurse and nurse-in-charge duties and receive direct supervision of medication work. Fortnightly supervision meetings are also required. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Charges
Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The interim order does not establish the allegations.
Findings
The Investigating Committee imposed 18 months of interim conditions. Public conditions require a single substantive employer, excluding agency and bank work, and prohibit sole-nurse and nurse-in-charge duties. Direct supervision is required whenever accessing, receiving, handling, managing or administering medication. Fortnightly meetings address safe clinical practice and medication work, with a report before review. Private conditions are withheld.
Source
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