Strategies to improve cancer targets and manage rising demand in Acute Oncology
Experienced Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Service Leads joined for a practical workshop designed to support established services to navigate the increasing pressure.
With rising referrals, constrained resources and growing scrutiny on cancer performance, this innovative workshop shared how leading Acute Oncology teams are redesigning services to deliver measurable impact. Drawing on real-world innovation from Nottingham’s Acute Oncology Service, the participants explored how digital transformation, AI-supported MDT processes and optimised pathway design are being used to improve accountability, streamline decision-making and deliver against national cancer targets.
Strengthening services
This dedicated online workshop provided practical insights, real-world examples and actionable strategies to help optimise existing services and deliver measurable improvements through:
- Refining and optimising Non-Specific Cancer Pathways
- Developing a robust business case for an MSCC Coordinator
- Managing toxicities in increasingly complex treatment pathways
- Embedding digital innovation and AI into Acute Oncology services
- Improving cancer targets through smarter, more accountable service design
Convenient remote learning
Participants left equipped with real-world strategies and actionable approaches to strengthen and refine Acute Oncology services, including:
- Evidence-based strategies aligned with national guidance and current system pressures
- Expert-led sessions with opportunities for in-depth discussion and Q&A
- Peer-to-peer learning with other experienced Acute Oncology teams
- Real-world case studies demonstrating applied service improvement and innovation
In-house training
Available as bespoke training to teams of 25 or more people. Please do contact us if you would like this course delivered exclusively to your team, with the content developed to drill into the specific needs of your service. Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.
Learning & development
Oncology National Networking Forums are pleased to be featured on the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio
The ePortfolio platform is available via the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy and supports professional development in cancer care.
This forum and all of our events are mapped to the ACCEND Framework and can be recorded in the Greater Mancester ePortfolio to help you evidence your learning, reflections and competencies.
To find out more, click on the ACCEND tab.
| 9:00 |
Registration, technical support and networking opportunity
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| 9:30 |
Introduction, instructions and leader’s opening remarks
Gemma Mullins, Lead Acute Oncology CNS, Nottingham University NHS Foundation Trust
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| Non-specific cancer pathways | |
| 9:40 |
Case Study: Advancing Non-Specific Cancer Pathways
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| 10:20 |
Questions and answers with Gemma Mullins
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| 10:30 |
Interactive Discussion: Pathways Under Pressure
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| 11:00 |
Screen break
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| MSCC Coordinator role | |
| 11:10 |
Building a Business Case for an MSCC Coordinator
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| 11:50 |
Questions and answers with Gemma Mullins
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| 12:00 |
Interactive Discussion: MSCC and Early Intervention
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| 12:30 |
Lunch break
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| Complex toxicities | |
| 1:00 |
Managing Complex Toxicities in Modern Oncology
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| 2:30 |
Questions and answers with Gemma Mullins
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| Digital and AI | |
| 2:40 |
Driving Digital Transformation and AI in Acute Oncology
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| 3:10 |
Questions and answers with Gemma Mullins
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| 3:20 |
Screen break
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| Cancer targets | |
| 3:30 |
Delivering Cancer Targets through Smarter Working
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| 3:40 |
Questions and answers with Gemma Mullins
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| 3:50 |
Final Interactive Session: Action Planning
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| 4:10 |
Workshop leader’s closing remarks and close of day
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First-hand speaker experience
Gemma Mullins is Lead Acute Oncology CNS at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, with extensive experience in service development and pathway redesign. Gemma shared practical insights from Acute Oncology services who are delivering under increasing system pressure.
Gemma Mullins
Lead Acute Oncology CNS
Nottingham Teaching University NHS Foundation Trust
Who came?
This course was designed for experienced professionals involved in Acute Oncology service delivery and improvement, including:
- Lead and Senior Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Advanced Clinical Practitioners
- Acute Oncology Nurse Consultants and Team Leads
- Specialist Nurses across Acute Oncology, SACT and CUP services
- Acute Oncology Service Managers
Past attendee feedback
SBK Healthcare delivers focused, practical oncology workshops designed to support real-world service challenges. Recent attendee feedback includes:
About the ACCEND Framework
The ACCEND Framework is designed to enhance cancer care by providing a structured approach to education and professional development for healthcare professionals.
- It defines the essential Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and offers a tailored educational structure to support progression at every stage of a cancer care career.
- Launched in January 2023, the framework aims to transform career pathways and improve training and development opportunities across the cancer workforce.
- It provides access to the education and training needed to meet role-specific competencies and includes dedicated resources for nurses, allied health professionals and those in cancer-related support roles.
- The ACCEND Framework delivers a nationally agreed career and education structure underpinned by clearly defined capabilities in practice.
Map your learning
All Oncology National Networking Forum courses listed on the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio are fully aligned with the ACCEND Framework.
You can easily log your attendance and map your learning to the Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) through the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio.
To do this:
- Register and log in to the Greater Manchester ePortfolio
- Click ‘Add Entry’
- Select 'Choose an item from the library'
- Change the provider to Oncology National Networking Forums
- Choose the relevant event you have attended (or plan to attend)
This tool offers a central space to track your professional development, reflections and achievements - supporting your ongoing career in cancer care.
Click here to access the Greater Manchester ePortfolio
Sponsorship engagement
Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing oncology delivery forums offer dedicated presentations, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be fully immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
Your event, managed by us
SBK Healthcare also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the conference or online forum that best suits the audience and meets your goals.
Reach out today
If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Vanessa Jarman
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: Vanessa.Jarman@sbk-healthcare.co.uk