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CAREERS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE & THE IBMS Betty Kyle Scottish Regional Representative IBMS Lead Biomedical Scientist NHS Lanarkshire

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CAREERS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

& THE IBMS

Betty Kyle Scottish Regional

Representative IBMS Lead Biomedical Scientist

NHS Lanarkshire

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What is a biomedical scientist?

Biomedical scientists carry out investigations on tissue and body fluid samples

Biomedical scientist usually work in laboratories in the areas of diagnosis, screening, monitoring and

research

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Biomedical scientist roles

Biomedical scientist roles include:

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Did you know . . ?

Over 80% of medical diagnoses are based on biomedical scientists’ laboratory test results

Biomedical scientists handle over 150 million samples every year. If you or anyone you know have given sample to a doctor or nurse to be analysed it will have most likely been analysed in a laboratory

by a biomedical scientist

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What makes a good biomedical scientist?

If you:

• are interested in science and technology

• enjoy practical, hands on work

• are self-motived, with good communication skills

• organised

• want to make a difference

You will enjoy being a biomedical scientist

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Studying biomedical science

Biomedical scientists need an in-depth knowledge of: • anatomy

• physiology

• pathology

Other skills you will gain on a biomedical science degree include:

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Choosing a biomedical science degree

An IBMS accredited BSC hons degree in biomedical science provides all the scientific knowledge and training you need to begin a career in biomedical

science

IBMS accredited Sandwich and Integrated degrees also include laboratory placements

The quickest route to HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist is with an IBMS accredited

degree

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Did you know . . ?

“Biomedical scientist” is a protected title

Anyone using the title “biomedical scientist” must meet standards set by the profession’s regulator –

the HCPC

It is a legal requirement for biomedical scientists practicing in the UK to be registered with the HCPC

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The HCPC

HCPC – Health and Care Professions Council

The HCPC is the regulatory body for several health and care professions - including biomedical

scientists

The aim of the HCPC is to protect patient safety by keeping a Register of health and care professionals

that meet HCPC standards

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HCPC Standards

HCPC standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists cover areas including:

• training

• knowledge, understanding and skills

• conduct

• performance and ethics

• service delivery

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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These standards are used to decide whether you are fit to work as a biomedical scientist in the UK

Meeting these standards ensure that you practice biomedical science in a safe, effective and lawful

manner and protect members of the public

If you do not meet the standards for HCPC registration you will not be admitted to the Register

and will not be able to practice in the UK

You can find out more at http://www.hcpc-uk.org/aboutregistration/standards

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HCPC registration and your career

HCPC registration is a requirement for biomedical scientists working in the NHS

HCPC registration is a requirement for biomedical scientists in private sector labs that provide services

to the NHS

HCPC registration is highly desirable for biomedical scientists working in the private sector

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How to get HCPC registered

You will need an IBMS Certificate of Competence

This is the professional qualification that shows you meet HCPC standards of proficiency for registration

as a biomedical scientist

Once you have an IBMS Certificate of Competence you will be able to apply for HCPC to be registered

as a biomedical scientist

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IBMS Certificate of Competence

You will be awarded an IBMS Certificate of Competence once you have:

• An academic qualification that meets HCPC standards of proficiency, and

• A period of laboratory training where you complete an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio

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Academic qualifications that meet HCPC standards of proficiency

All IBMS and HCPC accredited undergraduate degrees meet HCPC standards of proficiency

If your degree is not IBMS or HCPC accredited you will need to have your qualifications assessed and possibly take top up modules before beginning an

IBMS Registration Training Portfolio

You can find a list of IBMS accredited degrees at http://www.ibms.org/assessment

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IBMS Registration Training Portfolio

Completing an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio enables you to build up a record of evidence

showing that you have achieved the competencies and standards set out in the HCPC standards of

proficiency

Your IBMS Registration Training Portfolio must be completed in an IBMS approved laboratory

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Did you know . . ?

An IBMS accredited Integrated or Sandwich degree includes a laboratory placement where you will be

able to complete an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio

You will be awarded an IBMS Certificate of Competence when you graduate and will be able to

apply for HCPC registration straight away

You can find a list of IBMS Integrated and Sandwich degrees at http://www.ibms.org/assessment

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Completing a Registration Training Portfolio

If your degree does not include a laboratory placement where you complete an IBMS

Registration Training Portfolio as part of your course, you will need to find a Trainee position in an

IBMS approved training laboratory

You will complete an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio while you work as a Trainee

You can find a list of IBMS approved training laboratories who have agreed to publish their details on the IBMS website at

http://www.ibms.org/portfolio

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Finding a Trainee position

How to find a Trainee position:

• Contact the Lab Manager or Training Officer at NHS local hospital laboratories

You can find contact details for Pathology Departments on the hospital’s website

If no contact details for pathology departments are available try contacting the hospital’s Training Lead

• Look for trainee positions on NHS jobs http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/

Remember to check that the laboratory is an IBMS accredited training laboratory

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If you have trouble finding a trainee position

Make sure your CV stands out for the right reasons

Your CV should be:

• well presented and organised

• checked for correct spelling

• tailored to the position you are applying for

• focused on the benefits you can bring to the role

We’ve prepared a useful guide on how to put together a great CV along with links to websites with general advice and CV building tools at:

www.ibms.org/estudents

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Get a recommendation

If you have a good working relationship with your University tutors, ask them to write you a letter of

recommendation

A letter of recommendation sent along with job applications can help you get an interview

You could also ask your tutor to be a referee included on your CV

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Get some work experience in a lab

Laboratory work experience is often key to securing a trainee position or employment in a lab

Contact your local hospital training lead or lab manager about work experience opportunities

Voluntary positions can be a as long as few weeks or several months

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And if you can’t get work experience in a lab?

Take the opportunity to gain experience of other kinds of work

Show potential employers that you have a strong work ethic

Gain transferable skills that will be valuable in a lab:

communication, organisation, problem solving, ability to take the initiative and team working

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Get volunteering Expand your skill set and enhance your CV

Volunteer in the wider healthcare community to gain experience of working in a healthcare setting

Voluntary roles are sometimes listed on NHS Jobs

Your local NHS Trust volunteer coordinator or HR department will know of any local voluntary roles

You can also find local volunteering opportunities through Do it! and Volunteering England

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Get involved with public engagement

Getting involved with public engagement work will develop your transferrable skills and show your

enthusiasm for your subject

Public engagement work will develop your communication, planning, organisational, teaching,

mentoring, and social skills

You can find out more at

http://www.ibms.org/getinvolved

http://www.stemnet.org.uk/

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It can also be a lot of fun!

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Join a professional body

Joining a professional body is a great way to show commitment to and interest in your subject

Joining the IBMS will help you develop your knowledge, skills and experience.

IBMS membership gives you access to advice, tips and guidance and connect you to a 20,000 strong

network of professionals

Join online at

www.ibms.org/studentjoin

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Attend scientific events Scientific and healthcare events offer opportunities

to network and show enthusiasm for your subject

Attend University scientific society event, IBMS region and branch discussion groups or Congress

IBMS Council Member, Sandra Richards recommend that you:

“Take a CV or dozen to offer to people. Take peoples’ names; ask if you can visit their lab. You

have to get out and network.”

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Get started with CPD

Getting started with CPD will help you stand out when it comes to job hunting

Employers will appreciate your proactive approach to the life-long learning essential for healthcare

professionals

Take online courses in areas that will add value to your CV. If you can’t find a lab specific course in

training, health and safety or quality, IT and other relevant online courses will help you stand out.

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Starting work in a lab

When you apply for your first job in a laboratory it will be in a specific discipline:

• haematology

• transfusion science

• medical microbiology

• virology

• clinical chemistry

• immunology

• histopathology

• cytopathology

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Haematology

You will study the formation, composition, function and diseases of blood

You will identify abnormalities in different types of blood cells, carry out tests to diagnose life threatening conditions and monitor blood disorders

Diseases diagnosed and monitored by haematology include leukaemia, anaemia, malaria, thrombosis and haemophilia

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Immunology

You will study the body’s immune system and its role in infectious diseases, allergies, tumour growth, tissue grafts and organ transplants

You will carry out tests to diagnose and monitor conditions that affect the immune system

Conditions diagnosed and monitored through immunology include allergies, HIV and AIDS

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Medical Microbiology

You will study bacteria, parasites and fungi that which cause infection

You will use molecular testing and culturing techniques to identify these micro-organisms and the appropriate antibiotic therapy to treat them

Diseases diagnosed by medical microbiology include MRSA, meningitis, tuberculosis, legionnaires disease and food poisoning

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Virology

You will study viruses and the diseases caused by them

You will test for infections and screen populations at risk from virus diseases to help prevent and control epidemics and monitor the effects of vaccines

Infections diagnosed by virology include rubella, hepatitis, HIV and chickenpox

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Clinical Chemistry

You will study the chemical processes of the human body

You will analyse blood and other biological materials to help diagnose disease and monitor therapies. Tests carried out include thyroid, liver and kidney function tests as well as toxicological studies

Diseases diagnosed by clinical chemistry include diabetes, endocrine disorders, heart conditions and stroke. Toxicological studies are used to detect poisons, illegal drugs and alcohol

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Histopathology

You will study tissue samples to help diagnose disease

You will process tissue samples and study them microscopically to detect abnormalities. You may also use molecular testing equipment to diagnose certain cancers and predict patient responses to different cancer therapies

The disease most commonly diagnosed and monitored using histopathology is cancer

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Cytopathology

You will study tissue and fluid samples to help diagnose disease

You will process and study samples of cellular material microscopically to detect abnormalities

Diseases commonly diagnosed by cytopathology include cervical and other cancers

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Transfusion Science

You will study blood group systems, antigens and antibodies

You will identify blood groups, ensure that donor blood is compatible with its recipient and maintain appropriate stocks of blood transfusion products and plasma fractions

Transfusion science encompasses prenatal testing, blood component therapy and blood transfusions in emergencies and routine surgery

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When you start work, your employer will train you in your chosen specialist area and on the particular

equipment used in that laboratory

Your training will be based around the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in your discipline and is known as

post-registration training

Completing an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will enable you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have

gained through your post-registration training

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Life in a lab

• Lots of people

• Lots of work

• Lots of technology

• Huge variety of specimens

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Qualifications for your career

The IBMS have developed qualifications for every stage of your career

Our tailored qualifications to help you to fulfill your potential, follow career pathways, practice in

diverse roles and take advantage of professional opportunities

Demonstrate your expertise to colleagues and employers with nationally recognised marks of your

knowledge and expertise

Find out more at www.ibms/quals

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What is the IBMS?

The IBMS is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the UK

We aim to promote and develop biomedical science and support our members in their

practice of biomedical science

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About the IBMS

Founded in 1912, the IBMS now represents 20,000 members in more than 30 countries

The IBMS set quality standards for the profession and promotes the role of biomedical science in

society to government, professionals and the public

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Who are our members? Our members range from students and laboratory

support staff to academics and biomedical scientists

Our members work for organisations including:

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How do we support our members?

Through:

• Promoting the profession

• Setting standards

• Career development opportunities

• Training

• Education, assessments and examinations

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

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We do this by providing

• Degree accreditation

• Certificates of Competence

• Professional qualifications

• Publications and media The Biomedical Scientist, www.ibms.org

• Activities and meetings

• Scientific and professional information

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Maintaining your HCPC registration

We work closely with the HCPC to make sure that our:

• training

• qualifications

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Code of Conduct

• guide to Good Professional Practice

All reflect HCPC standards and support you in meeting them throughout your career

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IBMS Membership Our membership structure used to be:

• Associate

Studying for BSc or Certificate of Competence

• Licentiate (LIBMS) HCPC registered, practicing biomedical scientist, studying for IBMS Specialist Diploma

• Member (MIBMS)

Two years professional experience, studying for MSc or IBMS Higher

Specialist Diploma, eligible to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci)

• Fellow (FIBMS)

Studying for IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma, eligible to become a

Chartered Scientist (CSci)

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Our new membership structure • eStudent Studying biomedical science or related subjects

• Associate Graduate trainees in IBMS approved labs and laboratory support staff, eligible to become a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) or Registered Scientist (Rsci)

• Licentiate (LIBMS) HCPC registered, practicing biomedical scientist, studying for IBMS Specialist Diploma, eligible to become a Registered Scientist (Rsci)

• Member (MIBMS) Two years professional experience, studying for MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, eligible to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci)

• Fellow (FIBMS) Studying for IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma,

eligible to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci)

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We carried out research in early 2013 about how we could improve our membership offer for students

We ran focus groups at Universities around the UK

We undertook a survey of current and potential IBMS student members

From this research we developed our new eStudent membership

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New eStudent membership

• Online membership

• Open to students in Further Education and on both IBMS accredited and non – accredited degree courses

• Designed to help you expand your knowledge of biomedical science and develop your skills and experience

• Provides support while you study with advice, tips and guidance and connects you to a 20,000 strong network of biomedical science professionals

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Benefits of eStudent membership

Knowledge

Online access to The Biomedical Scientist – the leading professional journal for biomedical science in the UK

IBMS website - all the latest news, information, online CPD and learning resources

You can sign up to our newsletter and eStudent News Roundup to get the latest news, scientific reports and useful web links delivered to your inbox

IBMS Library - access the Institute's unique collection of books, journals, Fellowship theses and rare first editions

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Development

Rewarding academic excellence and encouraging promotion biomedical science through our IBMS awards and grants.

Our CPD ePortfolio gives you a head start in the life-long learning essential for healthcare professionals

Get involved in IBMS voluntary activities - develop new skill and enhance your CV

Join your local IBMS region and branch committees and discussion groups to gain valuable knowledge and experience

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Support

Tailored advice on careers, placements, registration and tips and guides for working in a lab

Save money with IBMS Additions member discount scheme

Access professional advice and guidance from our Advisory Panels

Contact with IBMS office staff – we’ll be happy to help with any queries

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Networks

Reduced fees for IBMS Congress – meet biomedical scientists from across the world and learn from experts in their field at the largest biomedical science conference in the UK

Join our online community and connect with members through our social media and forum

Make connections with scientists working in a wide range roles and fields of biomedical science through our Region and Branch network

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