Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development programme (ACCEND)

About the ACCEND Programme
Learn about the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme, including the nationally agreed multi-level education framework, career pathways, and workforce development resources. You can find toolkits aimed at different levels of career from support supportive and assistive to leadership which include sessions on roles and career development. They are aimed at nurses, and allied health professionals providing cancer care across the UK. 

Supportive and Assistive Toolkit
This toolkit supports cancer support workers, cancer navigators, healthcare assistants, therapy support workers and other supportive and assistive roles involved in cancer care. The resources will help you to develop an understanding of the ACCEND framework, career pathways, Core Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and education requirements across cancer services. This toolkit also includes a session on primary care cancer workforce.

Pre-registration Workforce Toolkit
This toolkit supports pre-registration nursing, allied health professional and pharmacy learners in developing their knowledge and confidence in cancer care. It includes role profiles, career pathways, practical activities and resources to support people affected by cancer. The Foundations of Cancer Care programme below is also recommended for this level.

Registered, Enhanced towards Advanced (RETA) Toolkit
The RETA toolkit supports registered healthcare professionals working at registration, enhanced and enhanced towards advanced levels of practice. It includes resources to develop understanding of the ACCEND career pathway, Core Capabilities in Practice (CiPs), role profiles, education framework and career development opportunities within cancer care.

Leadership, Advanced and Consultant Education (LACE) Toolkit
The LACE toolkit supports healthcare professionals working in leadership, advanced and consultant roles across cancer care. It includes resources to develop understanding of the ACCEND career pathway, Core Capabilities in Practice (CiPs), education requirements, role profiles and career development opportunities across the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership, education and research.

Foundations of Cancer Care
Foundations of Cancer Care is a comprehensive elearning programme designed to support learners in developing fundamental knowledge of cancer and the care and support of people affected by cancer. This programme includes nine interactive learning sessions covering the cancer pathway and key aspects of cancer care.

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