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We offer a wide range of short courses and study days. These can be tailored to a range of audiences including Health-care professionals, admin and clerical staff and those working in private and charity sectors. We run our most popular courses several times a year as well as one-off courses. Please select the individual events below to find out more.
All of our courses are fully aligned with the ACCEND Framework (Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development). This national framework supports the development of the nursing, allied health, and support workforce caring for people affected by cancer. It provides a structured career pathway, core cancer-specific capabilities in practice (CiPs), and an education framework to ensure our learners gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to deliver high-quality, person-centred cancer care across all settings and stages of the cancer pathway.
Find out more about ACCEND here: ACCEND Framework | NHS England | Workforce, training and education
If you would like a bespoke course for your team, please get in touch at plh-tr.cancereducationhub@nhs.net to discuss.
It is aimed at all health care professionals including (but not exclusively) to Drs, GPs, Nurses, ACPs, AHPs.
A full day of study led by the UHP AOS team.
This study day aims to update on current treatments, and what is coming in the future, Immunotherapy and potential side effects (including long term), the management of new malignancies through ED, the role of the AOS service, and oncology emergencies.
Free for all UHP staff
Dates for 2025 to be announced soon
If interested please email shirleyharker@nhs.net to reserve your place now, with name, job role and contact details.
Registered members of staff at a senior or experienced level who have undertaken the Foundation Level Communication Skills (or equivalent). This workshop has been developed to enhance the healthcare professional’s ability to deal with challenging communication situations.
Building on the learner’s sound baseline level of communication skills knowledge, facilitators will challenge and building the learners capacity for nuanced communication practice.
This course is aligned with the ACCEND Framework, supporting the development of core capabilities for high-quality, person-centred cancer care.
Core Capabilities Covered: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.10,
4.11, 4.12, 4.14, 4.15, 5.2, 6.1, 6.12, 6.13, 10.3, 10.5, 10.6 & 11.7
Run in small groups (maximum of 10)
Based on the work by the Maguire Communication Skills Unit
Navigate complex and sensitive conversations
Deliver difficult news with clarity and compassion
Interactive simulation with expert facilitators and actors
Replaces our previous 1 day courses 'breaking bad news' and 'advanced communication'
Cost of £450. University Hospitals Plymouth staff places will be funded by the Trust.
Thursday 7 to Friday 8 August 2025, 9am to 5pm. Venue: Market Hall, Plymouth, PL1 4PS.
Wednesday 1 to Thursday 2 October 2025, 9am to 5pm. Venue: Market Hall, Plymouth, PL1 4PS.
If you would like to attend a course or have further questions, please contact plh-tr.cancereducationhub@nhs.net
Aimed at people in non-clinical roles within Cancer care including administrator's, receptionists, charity workers and volunteers.
A full study day giving an overview of the biology of cancer, the patient pathway and cancer treatments. The course aims to give essential knowledge for those working with in cancer in non-clinical roles. This will enable you to interact more effectively with patients and the friends and family who support them. The day is interactive and engaging with active learning.
This course is aligned with the ACCEND Framework , supporting the development of core capabilities for high-quality, person-centred cancer care.
Core Capabilities Covered: 1.5, 2.6, 3.8, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 6.1, 6.5, 7.1, 7.4, 9.1, 9.2, 11.8, 12.7, 12.8, 12.12, 14.1, 15.8,
15.9, 18.1, 18.4, 19.1 & 19.5
The Cancer Pathway
Own wellbeing
An overview of Cancer treatments including Surgery, Radiotherapy and SACT
Introduction to Communication skills
Cost of £100. University Hospitals Plymouth staff places will be funded by the Trust.
Thursday 16 October 2025, 9am to 4.30pm. Venue: Market Hall, Plymouth, PL1 4PS.
Thursday 11 December 2025, 9am to 4.30pm. Venue: Market Hall, Plymouth, PL1 4PS.
More dates to follow.
If you would like to attend a course or have further questions please contact plh-tr.cancereducationhub@nhs.net
Aimed at Healthcare professions working in Cancer Care including Cancer support workers, nurses, AHPs, pharmacists, physicists, psychologists and doctors.
A full study day giving an overview of the biology of cancer, the patient pathway and cancer treatments. The course aims to equip those working within cancer with a detailed overview of cancer care. We aim to make the day interactive and engaging with active learning.
This course is aligned with the ACCEND Framework , supporting the development of core capabilities for high-quality, person-centred cancer care.
Core Capabilities Covered: 1.5, 2.6, 3.8, 4.7, 6.1, 6.5, 7.1, 7.4, 9.1, 9.2, 11.8, 12.7, 12.8, 12.12, 14.1, 15.8, 15.9, 18.1, 18.4,
19.1& 19.5,
The Science of Cancer
The Cancer Pathway
Own wellbeing
An overview of Cancer treatments including Surgery, Radiotherapy and SACT
Cost of £100. University Hospitals Plymouth staff places will be funded by the Trust.
Friday 10 October 2025, 9am to 4.30pm. Venue: Market Hall, Plymouth, PL1 4PS.
Friday 5 December 2025, 9am to 4.30pm. Venue: Market Hall, Plymouth, PL1 4PS.
More dates to follow.
If you would like to attend a course or have further questions, please contact plh-tr.cancereducationhub@nhs.net
Suitable to all those who work in healthcare or related areas of practice. Whist several of the facilitators have a background in oncology and end of life care, these study days are suitable for CNS’s, support staff, community workers, primary care colleagues, AHPs, Drs and Consultants.
Combining facilitator delivered content, small groupwork, group simulated scenario, video presentation and time to discuss challenges to effective communication practice. Also covers reflection on our communication skills and building confidence in supporting effective communication in the workplace (with colleagues, carers or patients).
This course is aligned with the ACCEND Framework, supporting the development of core capabilities for high-quality, person-centred cancer care.
Core Capabilities Covered: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.10, 4.12,
5.2, 10.3, 10.5, 10.6 & 11.7
Build confidence in patient interactions
Understand emotional responses in healthcare settings
Interactive learning
Two experienced facilitators
Learn core techniques for clear and compassionate communication
Cost of £150. University Hospitals Plymouth staff places will be funded by the Trust.
Wednesday 3 September 2025, 9am to 5pm. Venue: Market Hall, Plymouth, PL1 4PS.
More dates to follow
If you would like to attend a course or have further questions, please contact plh-tr.cancereducationhub@nhs.net
Healthcare professionals who provide care for patients undergoing immunotherapy including Doctors, nurses, AHPs and Pharmacists.
A full day of study led by Nicola Jones (Lead Immunotherapy CNS ) to build knowledge on immunotherapy.
Learners will gain knowledge of the mode of action of immunotherapy, early identification and management of immune related and adverse events. Varied speakers including experts from dermatology, hepatology and endocrinology.
Cost of £100. Places for staff within the Peninsula Cancer Alliance will be funded.
Dates to be announced soon.
If you would like to attend a course or have further questions, please contact plh-tr.cancereducationhub@nhs.net
For anyone who is interested in lung cancer/mesothelioma.
A full day of interactive, engaging learning, featuring:
Updates on legal perspective in asbestos related disease.
Diagnostics and treatments for mesothelioma
Diagnostics and treatment for lung cancer.
Free to all attendees
Dates to be announced soon.
If you would like to attend a course or have further questions please contact Christine Jones on christine.jones34@nhs.net or 0780817218
The Oncology Lunch and Learn is designed for UHPT staff working in oncology, including Nurses, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), Cancer support workers and any staff interested in expanding their knowledge in cancer care.
Join us every 6 weeks for an engaging one-hour learning session during your lunch break. Each session will feature a different topic focused on oncology, providing valuable insights and practical knowledge. Feel free to bring your own lunch and participate in person in the Mustard Tree Training Room or virtually via MS Teams.
The topics will vary each session and may include:
Innovations in cancer treatments and therapies
Best practices for oncology patient management
Effective communication techniques in oncology care
Recent advancements in immunotherapy
Handling oncology-related emergencies
Free for all staff at University Hospitals Plymouth.
To register or if you have any questions, please contact us at plh-tr.cancereducationhub@nhs.net
Aimed at doctors new to Haematology or Oncology who will be prescribing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), as well as pharmacists and Non-Medical Prescribers intending to prescribe SACT as part of their role.
Presentations will be delivered by various members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including Consultants, Registrars, Pharmacists, and Specialist Nurses. The day aims to enhance your confidence and understanding of the complex SACT prescribing process. Participants will be able to discuss specific issues and have the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the South West Peninsula.
Cell cycle and chemotherapy
Practical aspects of chemotherapy prescribing & dose calculations
Management of SACT side effects
SACT protocol development
Biological therapies – NIBs and MABs
Immunotherapy – Checkpoint Inhibitors
Safe SACT administration – extravasation & line management
Cost of £75. University Hospitals Plymouth staff places will be funded by the Trust.
Spring 2026 date to be confirmed. Venue: Postgraduate Medical Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth PL6 8DH
If you would like to attend this course or have further questions, please contact kirsty.ainslie@nhs.net
