Key information
Learning area
Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)/Cancer service transformation
Duration
One full day
Delivery type
Online (fully on demand), includes personalised access link to all recordings and resources.
Delivery style
Lectures, case studies, video content, panel discussions
Experience level
All experience levels welcome
Cost
£110
09:00 - Registration
(Chair) Gemma Jones- Lead nurse for SACT, Outpatients and Phlebotomy, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
09:30 - Welcome and Introductions
Gemma Jones, Lead Nurse for SACT, Outpatients and Phlebotomy
09:40 - Shared Load, Better Flow: Optimising SACT Nursing Time
Anne-Marie Bradburn- ORTC Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
09:55 - Peripheral Partnerships for Better Cancer Care and Experience
Georgina Pinney, Unit Manager, Churchill Unit, The Royal Bolton Hospital
10:15 - Satellite Centres: Bringing Local Access to Advanced SACT
Laura Aremia, SACT at Macclesfield Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
10:30 - Oral SACT on the Rise: Strategies for Recruitment & Controlled Expansion
Natalie O’Hara, Oral SACT Sister, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Stacey Hussain, Oral SACT Sister, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Tara Dufy, Senior Specialist Pharmacist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
10:45 - Break
11:15 - Medicines Optimisation And Value Improvement
Carolanne O’Sullivan, Principal Pharmacist Medicines Optimisation, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
11:45 - Mobilising SACT: Expanding Community and Home-Based Treatment Services
Crawford Meek, Christie at Home Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
12:15 - Astra Zeneca Sponsored Session Identification And Management Of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)-Pneumonitis
Prof Anna Olsson-Brown, UPMC Professor of Cancer Clinical Trials at Cork University Hospital, Ireland
12:45 - Lunch
13:30 - SACT Education: Building a Strong Workforce Through Evidence-Based Practice
Laura Mcnab, SACT Specialist Practice Educator, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
14:00 - Advanced Clinical Practice- A Hybrid Approach
Sharon Rouine, Advanced Practitioner, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
14:30 - Managing Evolution In Treatments And Horizon Scanning
Joanne McCaughey, Lead Pharmacist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
15:00 - Break
15:20 - Managing Capacity And Demand in SACT
Hollie Cowley, SACT Service Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
15:40 - Panel Discussion - Learning From Incidents And PSIRF In SACT
Governance Presentation
16:00 - Streamlining Pre-Assessment for SACT Through ePROMs
Dr Thitikorn Numek, Clinical Fellow, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Gemma Jones- Lead nurse for SACT, Outpatients and Phlebotomy, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
16:20 - Q&A
16:30 - Close Of Day
Course overview
The National Cancer Plan sets out an ambitious vision for transforming cancer care—bringing treatment closer to home, expanding community-led pathways, and ensuring that patients can access high-quality, personalised treatment wherever they live. This study day explores how The Christie is driving this transformation across Greater Manchester through pioneering SACT service models designed around patient needs, community partnerships and clinical excellence.
Through expert-led sessions, case studies, and real-world service examples, you will gain an in-depth understanding of how SACT delivery is evolving—across Christie outreach sites, community clinics, oral SACT pathways and Christie at Home. The programme highlights how these innovative models support neighbourhood care, improve patient experience, reduce hospital attendances, and ensure treatment is delivered safely and effectively in alternative settings.
This event is ideal for professionals interested in shaping the future of cancer care delivery, service redesign, and community-based oncology pathways.
Learning outcomes
You will explore:
Christie outreach and radiotherapy centres – how advanced SACT is delivered locally in alignment with neighbourhood care models
Oral SACT services – supporting safe, home-based and community treatment for suitable patients
Christie at Home – delivering systemic anti-cancer treatment directly in patients’ homes where safe and appropriate
Horizon scanning – exploring upcoming therapies and treatments that may expand community-based cancer care
Learners will gain practical insights into workforce, governance, safety, and operational considerations underpinning these service innovations.
Unique selling point (USP)
Direct insights from one of the UK’s most advanced SACT service transformation programmes
Real-world examples from Christie teams delivering care in homes, communities and peripheral centres
Designed to support professionals working in oncology service development and innovation
Ideal for those navigating the shift from hospital-based to community-focused cancer care
Who is it for?
Suitable for:
Oncology professionals
Clinical and operational leaders
Cancer service managers
Commissioners, planners and transformation teams
Community and outreach oncology teams
Anyone involved in designing or delivering SACT services
How to book/learn more
You can book this course on Eventbrite.
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