The ePortfolio offers a great central space to record your educational development, reflections, case study reviews, accreditations, and certificates.
Centered around the capabilities and levels of practice within the ACCEND framework, the ePortfolio offers a digital, interactive version of the framework which allows you log your learning achievements, enabling:
Even if you change roles or organisation, your ePortfolio will be able to follow and support you throughout your healthcare career.
The platform can be used as a live CV to track training and education activities, aid appraisal conversations and support the evidence required for the revalidation process of the registered workforce.
Create your account here
Please note, creating an account will take you to the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy site. Please select 'West Midlands Cancer Alliance' when creating your account. Users in the West Midlands can access all education, with the exception of face-to face-events.
The eportfolio has developed considerably over the past year, and the GMCA team remain committed to its continued evolution. Shaped by workforce needs, user feedback and system-wide insight, they have developed a roadmap to outline the quarterly priorities and areas of emerging development, please read this to see what new developments are expected.
Use this ACCEND Level of Practice tool to support you in identifying a suggested ACCEND level of practice. Please refer to the full framework for details and discuss your individual role with your manager.
ACCEND infographic
This infographic provides an overview of the national ACCEND framework and implementing it in practice.
Portfolio guidance and tools
The following variety of tools have been provided to support people developing a range of evidence of their capability in practice.
Webinar
This webinar reviews the ACCEND implementation reccomendations for line managers.
The ePortfolio is designed to support continuous learning and development for the entire healthcare workforce, regardless of role or level of practice (from supportive to consultant practitioner). The ePortfolio is designed to be flexible, enabling individuals to tailor its use according to their level of practice, professional experience, and career aspirations.
When you register for your account, make sure you select the right cancer alliance from the drop down (only certain cancer alliances hold licenses). The first time you log into your ePortfolio you will be asked to select your level of practice. Please ask for support from your manager or contact our team if you’re unsure.
Your approach to using the platform will depend on your specific needs:
We understand that healthcare professionals bring varied levels of experience, and some may already have extensive CPD and capabilities that might not be fully documented retrospectively. That’s okay - treat this as an ongoing process. Over time, your ePortfolio will grow and evolve.