The ACCEND framework can support you to build knowledge, skills and competence and to help you demonstrate the impact you have on patient care. We have a range of tools to help you get started.
The ePortfolio offers a great central space to record your educational development, reflections, case study reviews, accreditations and certificates.
“The ACCEND e-portfolio has been an excellent tool in establishing gaps in skills and knowledge required for my role as a CNS. For my annual appraisal this year, I was able to access my e-portfolio and make a note of training and educational needs to support my role and for career progression. I was then able to clearly outline my goals for the next 12 months with my line manager and to explore courses available to support completing more proficiencies on my e-portfolio”
ACCEND Course Explorer
The ACCEND Course Explorer is a national website designed to support the cancer workforce with learning and career development.
The Course Explorer brings together education, training and useful resources from across the UK that link directly to the Aspirant Cancer Career Education and Development (ACCEND) framework.
It’s easy to use and helps identify what learning is available, what it links to, and how it can support development in cancer care.
What’s included?
- Course Finder: Search for cancer courses by trust, topic, or ACCEND level of practice. This helps you find the right learning for your role and career goals.
- Capabilities Explorer: See how different courses map to ACCEND capabilities. You can filter by domain, level of practice and more to find the most relevant learning.
- Level of Practice Tool: Answer a few quick questions to get a suggested ACCEND level of practice. This can help you understand where you are now and identify your next steps.
- Directory of Resources: Browse extra courses, tools and learning resources recommended by ACCEND working groups, including e-learning and guidance to support your development.
You can access the ACCEND Course Explorer via the ACCEND homepage or directly at ACCEND Course Explorer
Providers can add additional courses directly via the Submit a Course portal which includes for step by step instructions.
You can add courses that are available nationally or at specific trusts.