Career Pathway for Cancer Nursing

Project Overview

NIPEC, on behalf of the Chief Nursing Officer is leading on the development of a Career Pathway for Cancer Nursing in Northern Ireland (NI), with the aim of supporting the development of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants within cancer services. The career pathway is being developed from existing Frameworks and guidance endorsed by the Department of Health for nursing roles and is informed by other relevant documents.

Resources

Cancer Strategy for NI 2022-2032 (DoH, 2022)

Cancer Workforce & Census Report (Macmillan, 2022)  

RCN Career Pathway & Education for Cancer Nursing (RCN,2022)

ACCEND Framework (HEE 2023)

CYP Cancer Career and Education Framework Competencies September-2022

A Project Steering Group has been established, co-chaired by Lorna Nevin, PHA, Lesley Mitchell, WHSCT  and the NIPEC Project Lead, Geraldine McKendry, to work with key stakeholders to develop the career pathway.

Contact

Senior Professional Officer for this project: Geraldine McKendry