On Tuesday 21 February 2023, Wessex Cancer Alliance hosted a Cancer Workforce Conference. The aim of this event was to bring together representation, from across the cancer workforce in Wessex, to explore workforce solutions and inform the direction and investment for the WCA 2023-25 Workforce Programme.
Speakers included:
- National Clinical Director for Cancer; Prof Peter Johnson
- Workforce Programme Manager; Kathy Cooke
- Macmillan Lead for Nurses and AHP for WCA; Jane Winter
- WCA Project leads; Mary Edwards, Helen Perry and Jo Tibbles
- Macmillan Cancer Support Lead AHP and Nursing Advisor, June Davis,
- Health Education England; John Gale, Heather Nisbett
It was a very productive day with 94 members of the cancer workforce attending. Feedback from the event has been really positive and we are pleased to share this and the outcomes of the day.
We also share the presentations from this day with you here for onward reference and support.
- A Welcome from Medical Director, WCA Strategic Approach to Cancer Workforce Challenges, followed by SACT project – Matt Hayes, Kathy Cooke and Claire Marsh
- The New NHS Long Term Workforce Plan: Peter Johnson
- The Role of Leadership in Transforming the Cancer Workforce: Dr Jane Winter
- Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development Programme: June Davis and colleagues from ACCEND
- Alliance Projects: Cancer Care Coordinators in Primary Care, Pathway Navigators, Educating the Cancer Nursing Workforce: Mary Edwards, Jo Tibbles and Helen Perry
All the posters that were on display in the room, can also be found here on our online portfolio.
