Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer. 

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​​Episode 184: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 63)

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​​Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sarah Berwick, to talk about the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) Programme and integrating the e-portfolio route into practice.

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​​The purpose of the ACCEND programme is to provide clear and transparent guidance and direction on the knowledge, skills and capabilities required by healthcare professionals who care for people affected by cancer. It has been designed for people in non-oncology roles and specialist cancer services that are part of multi-professional teams across the UK.

​​Specifically the ACCEND programme is for:

• ​​support workers
• ​​nursing associates
• ​​nurses
• ​​allied health professionals
• ​​psychologists
• ​​pharmacists.

​​Significant parts of the workforce are under pressure now. At risk of being without the right number of healthcare professionals with the right knowledge, skills and capabilities to effectively deliver the NHS Long Term Plan.

​​The ambitions for the future of cancer workforce were recently launched in the Long Term Workforce Plan.

​​The ACCEND programme will help increase and improve the supply of the cancer healthcare professional workforce in the future.

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​​CPD Reflection Points:

1. ​​Read the associated resources posted alongside this episode. What are the benefits and limitations of a programme such as ACCEND? 
2. ​​Reflect on how aligning your development goals with national initiatives like ACCEND can help you stay relevant and forward-thinking in your practice.
3. ​​Reflect on the importance of ensuring equal access to educational and developmental opportunities for all healthcare professionals, including assistant practitioners and support staff, as highlighted by ACCEND.

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​​Links from the Episode:

• ​​Humber and North Yorkshire's cancer alliance Facebook page
• ​​ACCEND Framework | NHS England | Workforce, training and education
• ​​Macmillan (ACCEND)
• ​​Learning Hub - Home

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​​Research links from the Episode:

​​Using the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) framework in the workplace

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​​Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.