Specialist professional recognition following approval
Recognition for healthcare estates professionals
NHS Estates & Facilities Membership
A specialist membership route for people maintaining, managing, inspecting and improving quality within healthcare estates and facilities.
Membership grade
NHS Estates & Facilities Member
Specialist designation confirmed on approvalGradeNHS Estates & Facilities Member
Education or experienceRelevant estates, facilities, engineering or construction experience
Post-nominalsSpecialist designation confirmed on approval
CPDAnnual CPD commitment
SubscriptionCurrent fee confirmed on application
About this grade
Professional recognition that reflects your contribution.
This membership route recognises the particular responsibilities carried by professionals working across NHS and healthcare estates, where quality, safety, continuity and compliance are inseparable.
ACQP membership is designed to recognise professional responsibility while providing access to a wider community focused on competence, accountability and better construction quality.
Start your applicationMembership benefits
What this grade provides.
Benefits are designed to combine professional recognition with development, connection and practical membership support.
Membership certificate and applicable digital badge
Relevant CPD and networking opportunities
Connection with estates, quality and compliance professionals
Preferential opportunities on selected healthcare training
Who it is for
Is this grade suitable for you?
- NHS estates and facilities managers
- Healthcare engineering and maintenance professionals
- Project, compliance and capital-delivery teams
- Inspectors and consultants working in healthcare environments
Eligibility
What the review considers.
- Relevant healthcare estates, facilities or construction experience
- Evidence of technical or managerial responsibility
- Commitment to quality, safety and compliant healthcare environments
How to apply
A clear application and review process.
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Review the grade
Read the eligibility information and contact the membership team if you are unsure whether this is the correct route.
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Prepare your evidence
Gather your current CV, qualification details and the supporting information relevant to the grade.
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Apply online
Complete the ACQP membership application and provide accurate professional information.
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Professional review
The membership team reviews your submission and will contact you if any further evidence is needed.
Evidence checklist
What to have ready.
- Current CV
- Relevant qualifications and professional training
- Summary of healthcare estates responsibilities
- Supporting evidence requested during review
Professional progression
Your next stage with ACQP.
Members may progress to a higher individual ACQP grade as their seniority, responsibility and professional contribution develop.
View all membership gradesOther membership routes
Explore every ACQP grade.
If this grade does not reflect your current position, choose another route or ask the membership team for guidance.
Student Member
Student Membership
Student designation confirmed on approval
Retired Member
Retired Membership
Confirmed following membership review
Technical Member
Technical Membership
TechMACQP
Professional Member
Professional Membership
MACQP
Fellow Member
Fellow Membership
FACQP
Health & Safety Member
Health & Safety Membership
Specialist designation confirmed on approval
Fire Group Member
Fire Membership
FMACQP
Fire Fellow Member
Fire Fellow Membership
Fire Fellow designation confirmed on approval
Corporate Member
Corporate Membership
Corporate recognition and applicable branding
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