Sophie Close

Profession: Paramedic

Registration Number: PA052617

Hearing Type: Interim Order Application

Date and Time of hearing: 10:00 29/03/2023 End: 17:00 29/03/2023

Location: Held via virtual video conference

Panel: Investigating Committee
Outcome: Interim Conditions of Practice

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Allegation

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Finding

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Order

ORDER: The Registrar is directed to annotate the HCPC Register to show that, for a period of 18 months from today’s date, namely 29 March 2023, being the date that this Order takes effect (“the Operative Date”), you, Ms. Sophie Close must comply with the following interim conditions of practice: -

1. You must promptly inform the HCPC if you cease to be employed by your current employer or take up any other or further employment.

2. You must promptly inform the HCPC of any disciplinary proceedings taken against you by your employer.

3. You must inform the following parties that your registration is subject to these conditions:

A. any organisation or person employing or contracting with you to undertake professional work;

B. any agency you are registered with or apply to be registered with (at the time of application); and

C. any prospective employer (at the time of your application).

4. You must not carry out any front-line Paramedic duties (including but not limited to emergency ambulance attendances, and event cover) unless directly supervised by a qualified Paramedic registered by the HCPC.

5. You must place yourself and remain under the supervision of a workplace supervisor registered by the HCPC or other appropriate statutory regulator and supply details of your supervisor to the HCPC within 7 days of the Operative Date. You must attend upon that supervisor as required and follow their advice and recommendations and provide to the HCPC a written report from that supervisor in relation to such matters and concerning the competence of your professional work 7 days in advance of each review of this Order.

Notes

This order will be reviewed by the Committee no later than 29 September 2023.

Hearing History

History of Hearings for Sophie Close

Date Panel Hearing type Outcomes / Status
23/02/2024 Conduct and Competence Committee Interim Order Review Interim Conditions of Practice
10/01/2024 Investigating Committee Interim Order Review Adjourned
03/10/2023 Investigating Committee Interim Order Review Interim Conditions of Practice
29/03/2023 Investigating Committee Interim Order Application Interim Conditions of Practice
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