New Care Certificate scenario for staff involved in caring for patients with cancer

This new scenario is an opportunity for learners to apply the principles outlined in the Care Certificate Standards in a cancer care setting. Learners will be presented with a series of questions throughout the scenario which should be answered based on the Care Certificate knowledge-based sessions.

This session helps to improve the understanding of staff involved in caring for patients with cancer and has been developed by the NHS England TEL Team, (NHSE), the Workforce Team and the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance.

The Workforce Team at Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance is dedicated to enhancing the cancer workforce through collaboration and education. Their mission is to implement transformational and innovative programs that align with the goals of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

The Care Certificate provides a framework to ensure that all support workers have the same introductory skills, knowledge and behaviours to provide compassionate, safe and high-quality care in their workplace settings.

Each new scenario uses patient case studies and examples from the working environment to help colleagues apply the Care Certificate Standards within their work setting. The scenarios cover key aspects including preparing for a shift, handover meetings, and examples of clients and factors of their care to consider. Learners then experience supporting the clients through a particular session and updating their care plan or patient notes afterwards.

To find out more and to access the full Care Certificate elearning programme, please visit the programme page on the elearning for healthcare hub.