The Development Hub

The resources at the bottom of this page are free to access for everyone. To access your ePortfolio you must be a registered user of the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy and logged in to use the ePortfolio platform.

"As an ACCEND mentor and line manager, I have been able to use the framework to focus a more structured induction for new CNS team members, and to also guide existing team member to build on their skills to pursue a meaningful career path and provide clarity and structure to their own career decision making"

"The simulated lesson helped me build confidence for real situations"

"I have found the ACCEND development guide a very useful and well organised resource. The structure, topics and referral pathway information are clear and helpful. The education resources are up to date, and the links are helpful."

ACCEND Standards

Standards for senior leaders to implement the ACCEND framework across Greater Manchester, ensuring consistent, high-quality practice, workforce development, and strategic alignment in care delivery.

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ACCEND Infographic

This infographic provides an overview of the national ACCEND framework and implementing it in practice.

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ACCEND Q&A Drop-In Sessions

An open Q&A drop-in session, a relaxed and interactive opportunity ask questions about the ACCEND framework.

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Line Manager Handbook

This guide has been created to further support learning from the ACCEND webinar for line managers, recorded June 2024.

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Core Cancer Essentials

This guide provides clear, structured guidance to education to build the knowledge and skills needed to support people affected by cancer.

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ACCEND Skin Development Guide

This guide provides clear, structured guidance to education to build skin specific knowledge and skills needed to support people within Skin cancer pathway.

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ACCEND Lung Development Guide

This guide provides clear, structured guidance to education to build skin specific knowledge and skills needed to support people within Lung cancer pathway.

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Simulation Lesson Library

Interactive simulation lessons that make learning hands-on, realistic and engaging. All aligned to the capabilities within the ACCEND framework.

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Selecting your Level of Practice

This video provides an overview on how to match your current role and experience to the correct level of practice

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Standardised Job Descriptions

A series of standardised job descriptions to support workforce recruitment.

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