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 responsibilities
See attached job description The SWAG Cancer Alliance workforce and SWAG ACCEND Implementation Lead will support the post holder to achieve SWAG, NHS Trust and other key stakeholder objectives and key performance indicators. Person Specification
Qualifications
NMC Registration or HCPC Registration Up to date Mentorship or teaching qualification Degree in relevant subject Advanced Communication Skills training or willingness to undertake. Masters degree or working towards Experience
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. Experience of managing change. Previous experience working at a Band 7 level. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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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 responsibilities
See attached job description The SWAG Cancer Alliance workforce and SWAG ACCEND Implementation Lead will support the post holder to achieve SWAG, NHS Trust and other key stakeholder objectives and key performance indicators. Person Specification
Qualifications
NMC Registration or HCPC Registration Up to date Mentorship or teaching qualification Degree in relevant subject Advanced Communication Skills training or willingness to undertake. Masters degree or working towards Experience
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. Experience of managing change. Previous experience working at a Band 7 level. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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