Are you a Senior Nurse or Allied Health Professional who is passionate about shaping the future of cancer care education? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and innovative ACCEND Facilitator to lead the implementation of the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) framework, supporting the continuous growth and development of our non-medical cancer workforce.
Main duties of the job
As an ACCEND Facilitator, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance career pathways, foster lifelong learning, and embed the ACCEND framework into our cancer services. Your leadership will ensure a robust, sustainable, and supportive learning environment for clinical staff, contributing to exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of the ACCEND programme in collaboration with the SWAG Cancer Alliance.
* Develop and sustain education and training initiatives to support career development for Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cancer Support Workers, Allied Health Professionals, and Advanced Practitioners.
* Facilitate learning opportunities across specialties, including mentoring and developing ACCEND champions.
* Collaborate with line managers to align workforce needs with ACCEND competencies and frameworks.
* Monitor and report on ACCEND progress, ensuring compliance with standards and sharing insights regionally and nationally.
Based at Musgrove Park Hospital or Yeovil District Hospital, you will also engage with regional and national networks, with frequent travel required.
Be the catalyst for excellence in cancer care education. Apply today and help us shape the future of the cancer workforce!
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registration or HCPC Registration
* Up to date Mentorship or teaching qualification
* Degree in relevant subject
* Advanced Communication Skills training or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
* Masters degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
* Knowledge of cancer nursing or AHP in related field
* Knowledge of ACCEND framework and how this fits in with current working practices
* Understanding of local workforce structures, training and education offerings and appraisal processes
* Experience at senior level (band 6), evidence of contributing to the development of nursing or AHP education and training.
* Leadership & management experience
* Experience of managing change.
Desirable
* Previous experience working at a Band 7 level.
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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