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NurseNursing and Midwifery Council 97I1001E

David Ronald Smith

Currently suspended

David Ronald Smith, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 97I1001E). Most recent decision: Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) on 11 August 2026 by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Last verified against the Nursing and Midwifery Council register on 31 August 2026.

Current status

Most recent outcome: Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) for 18 months, decided 11 August 2026 by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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.

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Decisions and hearings

  1. Nursing and Midwifery Councilinterim orders hearing

    Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)· 18 months

    The NMC's Investigating Committee decided that an interim suspension order should be placed on adult nurse David Ronald Smith for 18 months. Mr Smith was not present and was not represented at the virtual hearing. A panel will review the order within the next six months and every six months after that. The NMC's case examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.

Practitioner details

Specialty
Adult nursing

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