Regional representatives, profiles and email contact details of the Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Practitioner (EM-ACP) Forum members.
The EM-ACP Forum comprises the following members from around the regions.
Region: Yorkshire and Humber
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: ACPChair@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I have been actively involved in the forum since its inception and have served two terms as a regional representative before transitioning into my current role as co-chair. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing ACP development at both local and national levels and have worked tirelessly to ensure that ACPs across the UK have a voice, collaborating with organisations such as HEE, RCEM, and various regional ACP forums to influence change.
As a Senior and Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner within a well-established, multi-disciplinary ACP team, I bring 18 years of Emergency Medicine experience, 13 of which have been in a substantive ACP role. As one of the first two nurses to credential with RCEM, I have a thorough understanding of the curriculum, credentialing process, and the training needs of ACPs.
I am committed to maintaining this momentum, leveraging my clinical and strategic expertise to advocate for the workforce and shape the future of ACP service development alongside Jon.
Region:Â Wales
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: ACPChair@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I’m originally from Ireland and moved to the UK in 2001. I’m a qualified nurse working in Emergency Care & have been an ENP since 2014 and an ACP since 2018. I have worked in London, Swansea, Newport, Cardiff and currently Pontyclun.
I have been the RCEM ACP national rep for Wales and chair of the Welsh Emergency Care Advanced Practice Group from 2023-2025. I have been involved in organising three RCEM ACP conferences and RCEM Spring CPD in Wales. I enjoy being a voice for ACPs advocating for issues that impact on the ACP workforce.
For the next three years I plan on working closely with Amy and our new ACP forum, we want to listen to the voices of EM-ACPs in the UK and want to support ACP growth within RCEM and champion the benefits of the ACP workforce.
Region: South West
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: acpforumEnglandlead@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: As an experienced and dedicated advanced clinical practitioner, I am passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a culture of excellence within my team. My commitment to wellbeing, team equality, leadership, governance and the professional development of nurses drives me to create a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and provide outstanding care.
I lead with a collaborative and compassionate approach, empowering colleagues to develop their skills and reach their full potential. My leadership style focuses on mentorship, innovation and continuous improvement, aligning with my trust and RCEM goals to enhance patient outcomes.
I am eager to bring my experience, passion and strategic vision to the National ACP forum leadership role, championing professional development and fostering a resilient, skilled and motivated workforce.
I have already supported local changes within the ED ACP workforce to create a clear governance framework, annual competency reviews for ACPS, clinical notes audits and job planning for credentialed ACPS to support career development and retention.
Region: Northern Ireland
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: acpforumNIlead@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I am an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Emergency Medicine with over 10 years of experience in acute care. I began my NHS career in England in 2014, working across several busy emergency departments for nine years before relocating to Northern Ireland in 2023. Currently I work in Belfast, where I continue to develop my advanced practice.
I hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and am actively involved in teaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. I am progressing through the RCEM Kaizen portfolio toward credentialing and regularly deliver clinical education to nurses and healthcare assistants.
My clinical interests include cardiovascular emergencies, quality improvement, and evidence-based care. I am preparing to lead a QIP on hypokalaemia management and have contributed to published case reports, including one on early pericardial tamponade.
In 2025, I received the Clinical Case Excellence Award at the ACNAP Congress in France, where I also served as a Congress Committee member. As ACP Forum Chair for Northern Ireland I am committed to advocating for the ACP role, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration, and supporting the development of advanced practice across the UK.
Region: Scotland
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: acpforumScotlead@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I've worked in the NHS since I was 18 years old, starting my career as a HCSW. I qualified in 2011 and completed my MSc in Advanced Practice in 2019.
I've worked in a variety of healthcare settings throughout my career, gaining valuable experience along the way, however; I always find my way back to EM.
I currently work within the Emergency Dept of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow and I'm hoping to credential in around 18 months.
My hope is to carry on the good work so far and continue to progress the ACP role in Scotland.
Region: Wales
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: acpforumwaleslead@rcem.ac.ukÂ
Supporting information: Wales EC-ACP Steering Group Recommendations May 2022
Region: Wales
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: acpforumacademicrep@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I began my career in healthcare as a student in London in 1996, gaining experience across a range of hospitals before relocating to Wales—a move inspired by both personal and professional ties. Wales has since become my home, and where I committed to advancing emergency care.Â
As a member of the inaugural Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) team in emergency care in Wales, I have had the privilege of helping shape and grow the role nationally including devising the Welsh Emergency Care Advanced Practice Forum . I currently combine my clinical work with responsibilities in advanced practice and educational leadership as well as being an Honorary Senior Lecturer.
My passions lie in education, advancing clinical practice, and delivering excellence in emergency care. As vice chair of the HB Advanced Practice board I am committed to providing a broad perspective; both academically and clinically, on behalf of Wales within the wider UK.
Region: North West
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: acpforumcredentialingrep@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I qualified as a nurse in 1997 and spent 17 years working in acute medicine before embarking on my ACP journey. I completed the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in 2012 and successfully achieved RCEM adult credentialing in autumn 2021.
I have worked in emergency medicine for the past 8 years, in both a tertiary hospital and district general hospital (DGH) in the northwest as an ACP. My current role is the lead ACP at NMGH ED, this role provides the opportunity to continue to work clinically along with the leading and developing the ACP team.
My main goals as a RCEM ACP forum representative would be to build on the work the team have already commenced, provide support to ACPs undertaking the credentialing process and working with college to develop beyond credentialing. The last few years the ACP voice is now being heard; I want to take this to the next level along with the RCEM ACP forum. My main interest alongside leadership is to ensure patient safety and improve clinical practice for all our patients in challenging times.
Region: West Midlands
Primary Profession: Paramedic
Email: acpforumEDIrep@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I have been a registered Paramedic for 14 years and have spent the last 7 years as an ACP in Emergency Medicine. I completed my Master’s in Advanced Practice at the University of Warwick and successfully credentialed in Adults and Paediatrics on the 2017 curriculum.
This is my second term on the ACP forum, having represented the West Midlands on my first term and now focusing on EDI, sitting on the West Midlands Regional board and on the RCEM EDI Committee. EDI has been my passion for many years, both focusing on our workforce and on our patients. My focus within RCEM is to ensure that the diversity of ACPs is recognised within the College and all ACPs are supported and encouraged to succeed. I believe the professional diversity of ACPs is a unique benefit and, if supported correctly, allows us to reflect our patient’s diversity and provide the highest level of care.
I have recently been awarded NIHR funding to develop national equitable emergency care access research allowing me to not only bring ACPs to the forefront of national research but also to focus EM research and awareness on EDI.
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Region: West Midlands
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: acpforumeventsrep@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I have been a qualified nurse for over 25 years with 24 years in Emergency Medicine and 11 years as an emergency medicine ACP having completed my MSc in Advanced Clinical practice at the University of Nottingham.
I successfully credentialed with RCEM in the Spring of 2020.  I work full time at the Emergency Department of the Royal Stoke hospital University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS trust.
I have a strong interest in research and education and delivering the best evidence based care to patients. I also guest lecture at Keele University on the health assessment module and organize and teach the trust silver trauma course. Â
Region: Yorkshire & Humber
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: acpforumpaedsrep@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: As an RCEM credentialled ACP I currently work as the Senior/Lead ACO in Paediatric Emergency medicine at Leeds General infirmary. This role has not only allowed me to develop my clinical skills to allow me to meet the ever-changing needs of the paediatric population of Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region, but also develop my leadership, research, and education skills, as detailed in my CV.
I am looking forward to utilising my experience and skills in education to develop the role of ACP forum representative for Paediatrics – ensuring that the educational needs of Paediatric ACP’s and other clinicians are met within the CPD opportunities provided by the college, and that consideration is made to the paediatric workforce in all work undertaken by the forum and wider college.
Region: East of England
Primary Profession: Nurse
Email: ACPforumresearchrep@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I am a credentialled paediatric ACP working within a paediatric Emergency Department for 100% of my clinical time. I am driven to not only improve care for children within my own department but nationally within the speciality. I have been working in advanced practice for 7 years, with 12 years of experience of nursing within Emergency Medicine.
I have a good understanding of not only advanced practice within paediatric emergency medicine but of the speciality as a whole having spent most of my working career within it. I am committed about setting and maintaining high standards within paediatric Emergency Medicine, ensuring that education is focused for all of those that I teach. I am also driven to build a thriving network of paediatric ACPs within emergency medicine who can grow and develop individually and as a team.
My passion for paediatric emergency medicine advanced practice and ensuring that the speciality continues to advance has led me to embark on a professional doctorate. The focus of this is on the education provided by ACPs to other staff. This programme has required me to maintain high standards of communication, literacy and IT skills.
I have presented my research methodology at a conference; demonstrating my confidence to talk to a large group of people. Research within advanced practice will enable the profession to continue to grow and I believe should be driven from those of us within the service.
Region: South West
Primary Profession: Paramedic
Email: ACPforumgemrep@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: Â I am a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Emergency Medicine based in the South West and currently serve as a representative on the RCEM Global Emergency Medicine Committee. With a background as a paramedic prior to entering ACP training, I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to emergency care and international health systems.
My interests focus on improving collaboration and access to global health opportunities across the NHS. Am currently developing a national platform to map and connect UK global health projects, aiming to support partnerships, education, and shared learning across organisations.
I have experience delivering advanced life support training internationally, including work with clinicians in The Gambia and Kenya among other areas and am interested in capacity building, sustainable training programmes, and supporting clinicians to engage in global emergency medicine. I believe that contributing to global health projects benefits the NHS, the clinician as well as global partners and should be ingrained in our culture.