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
Organisation: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Email: ACPChair@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I have been a qualified nurse for over 14 years within Emergency Care and spent the last 9 years as an ACP in Emergency Medicine. I was privileged to be one of the first two nurses to achieve RCEM credentialing as part of the pilot in 2016 and since then have been heavily involved with both RCEM and HEE promotion of advanced practice. I now sit on the RCEM ACP credentialing panel and have helped to develop the 2022 ACP Curriculum.
My current role is as a Senior and Lead ED ACP progressing my clinical competence and developing our large well-established and expanding ACP team. This will be my second term with the ACP forum and I wish to continue my focus on ACP development post-credentialing and strengthening networks across the region with both ACPs and other trainee groups. I believe the ACP workforce are an integral part of the ED and we need to be represented and supported as a profession in our own right.
Region:Â Wales
Primary Profession:Â Nurse
Organisation: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board – Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Email: ACPChair@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: Originally from Ireland, I moved to the UK to attend University in London in 2001. I’ve worked in London, Swansea, Newport, Cardiff and currently Pontyclun. Other than a year as a scrub nurse, my career has always been in emergency care. I completed my BN in 2010 and my MSc in 2017. I am helping to plan the next RCEM ACP conference.
Outside of RCEM I am a director of the Faculty of Emergency Nursing. I sit on the Health Education and Improvement Wales EC-ACP steering group. I am a professional advisor for the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales. I currently chair my hospital’s Advanced Practice Forum.
Email: acpforumNIlead@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: With over a decade of experience in emergency care and five years as an ACP, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise, leadership, and a passion for advancing the ACP profession.
I am confident that my experience and commitment to patient-centred care align perfectly with the responsibilities of this role. My clinical skills are underpinned by extensive training and qualifications, including successfully completing the dissertation module for my MSc in Advanced Practice. I am also progressing through the Kaizen RCEM portfolio for credentialing, showcasing my dedication to professional growth and adherence to the highest standards in emergency medicine.
My advanced clinical knowledge allows me to autonomously assess, diagnose, and manage complex conditions, including interpreting diagnostic investigations and leading resuscitation efforts. These competencies enable me to make informed decisions that prioritise patient safety and outcomes. The ACP National Lead role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the direction of the ACP Forum and advocate for the interests of ACPs within emergency medicine. I am particularly drawn to this position's emphasis on leadership, communication, and representation.
My experience in leading teams, managing projects, and engaging with multidisciplinary colleagues equips me to address the complexities of this role with confidence and integrity. My involvement in quality improvement initiatives and professional advocacy also underscores my commitment to driving excellence and innovation within advanced practice.
Email: acpforumacademicrep@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: As a credentialed senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with a Welsh perspective, I am uniquely positioned to contribute to the Academic Committee Representative role within the RCEM.
My extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, coupled with my commitment to education and professional development, aligns perfectly with the responsibilities and objectives of this position. My blend of clinical expertise, leadership experience, and dedication to advancing healthcare and education makes me an ideal candidate for this role.
I am excited about the prospect of influencing policy, strategy, and clinical care at local, national, and UK levels through this position. My commitment to professional development, coupled with my understanding of the diverse needs across the UK, positions me to make a significant contribution to the Academic Committee and the broader RCEM community.
Region:Â North West
Primary Profession:Â Nurse
Organisation:Â Manchester General Hospital (part of the Manchester Foundation Trust)
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 ST3 level. 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:Â West Midlands
Primary Profession:Â Paramedic
Organisation:Â University Hospitals of Birmingham
Email: acpforumEDIrep@rcem.ac.uk
Profile: I started as an “Ambulance Student” in 2009 in the South West, moving to the West Midlands in 2012. I worked in a variety of pre-hospital roles from rapid response paramedic, specialist paramedic practitioner to Operations Manager. I moved to Heartlands Hospital in 2019 as a trainee ACP and began my Masters at Warwick Medical School. I am aiming to dual credential in September 2023.
Within RCEM I will be sitting on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, having a keen interest in LGBTQ+ within Emergency Medicine. I am also passionate about the professional diversity within the ACP professions, and representing the variety of primary professions that can grow into ACPs.
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.
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.Â