The IBMS: 2016 and beyond Ian Sturdgess IBMS President Pathology Services Manager West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Institute of Biomedical Science The professional body for the biomedical science profession Sets standards of training Accredits degrees Link between universities and employers Approves training laboratories Provides professional qualifications Works with other professional organisations
Changing environment Unprecedented economic constraints Consolidation and reconfiguration of pathology services New healthcare providers/partnerships Advances in diagnostic technologies Increasing requirements from regulatory and accrediting bodies. Workforce planning and skill mix changes
Changing profession Patient facing roles/community based testing Advances/changes in science/technology Targeted therapy personalised medicine Education & training - apprenticeships Replacement of on call with 24/7 working Skills shortages in particular specialisms
New website
New Registration Portfolio The layout of the portfolio and the amount of evidence has changed
Why change? New profession specific standards of proficiency (SoP) for biomedical scientists came into effect September 2015. 15 categories of standard and these have sub-standards. In the new IBMS registration training portfolio the standards have been used as statements of knowledge and competence. The trainer takes responsibility to confirm the SoP has been met. This is backed up by: 3 pieces of evidence which confirm the training is to the expected level and the justification for them the laboratory tour
Registration Training Portfolio Structure All of the standards of proficiency have been organised into common areas. Professional Conduct: Module 1: Personal Responsibility and Development Module 2: Equality and Diversity Module 3: Communication Module 4: Patient Records and Data Handling Module 5: Professional Relationships Professional Skills and Standards: Module 1: Application of Professional Knowledge Module 2: Health and Safety Module 3: Quality Module 4: Performing Standard Investigations Module 5: Research and Development
The standards have been grouped together in modules so that it is more obvious where similar standards overlap in the knowledge and skill component of a task. The trainer must sign each standard to confirm it has been met.
For each module the candidate is required to produce 3 separate pieces of evidence in support of the knowledge and skills detailed in the standards. Specifically for HCPC SoP 9.3 the candidate is required to reflect on how engagement with services uses has contributed positively to their professional development.
The following statements are representative of the expected outcomes of work-based training that has taken place in an IBMS approved laboratory. Some elements of this training may be informed by an IBMS accredited degree programme.
The following are only suggested examples that may be used for evidence of training and assessment to show how some of the standards of proficiency have been met. They are NOT defined tasks that need to be completed.
the trainer must sign each standard to confirm it has been met Trainer in this context is the person responsible for confirming the standard has been met. They have a responsibility to understand what is required. Their signature is taken as evidence an individual HCPC standard has been met.
External Verifier s Report (V4) Please indicate the range of evidence provided, highlighting any strong or weak areas. Sufficient not excessive. Don t forget the laboratory feedback part.
External Verifier s Report (V4) The candidate must produce a reflective statement on how the engagement with service users has contributed positively to their professional development. (HCPC SoP 9.3, 12.2) Please comment specifically on this in terms of identified outcomes.
CPD Scheme 2016 There have been a number of changes to the new CPD scheme, including: CPD codes and credits replaced with categories Work based learning Professional activity Formal Education Self-directed learning Other IBMS CPD categories now reflect HCPC and Science Council CPD categories We have moved to a 2 year CPD validation period A CPD diploma will be achieved by logging 24 activities (with reflective practice on each one) across a minimum of 3 categories
This will Simplify your recording of CPD activities quicker/easier Make it easier to evidence HCPC and Science Council standards have been met standards not points! Keep a track how you meet meet HCPC and Science Council CPD standards - up to date record Encourage members to complete a broad range of activities that will enhance their knowledge and skills, with a shift in focus to learning outcomes, and Simplify our CPD validation process
CPD categories
Recording activities in the new CPD scheme Members are able to select pre-defined activities from a list on the new IBMS website or create their own activity and add them to their eportfolio. Activities listed on the IBMS website already have a category allocated. For each activity, members are able to upload documents, add reflective notes and, where appropriate, add relevant learning outcomes.
Award of CPD Diploma In a 2 year period complete: Activities in a minimum of 3 categories (out of the 5) Total of 24 activities (you may do more). Reflection on 24 activities required for a diploma. Submit by click of a button no personal statement no summary reflective statement
Consider the key CPD activities that will most benefit yourself and your workplace and those you serve.
Seizing the moment A shortage of Cytopathologists in the early years of the millennium to report Gynaecological Cytology offered the opportunity for biomedical scientists to expand their role based on a response to service need whilst potentially removing perceived professional glass ceilings.
IBMS/RCPath work together It is nearly fifteen years since a then ground-breaking examination, delivered jointly between the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the RCPath was launched, with the aim of enabling successful candidates to report and sign out abnormal cervical smears.
This examination was ground-breaking in two respects; it gave open recognition of an advanced consultant role for biomedical scientists, and it also marked the beginning of a new collaborative approach to working between the College and the Institute.
The development of the role and the examinations has produced a cohort of individuals who are confident professional communicators and are part of a departmental reporting team working alongside medical pathologists to ensure that turnaround times are met.
Advanced Specialist Diplomas IBMS Advanced Specialist Diplomas (ASD) consolidate the highest levels of knowledge and expertise and demonstrate expertise within a discipline, build upon the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD).
The IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology enables biomedical scientists to demonstrate the scientific and clinical knowledge that underpins the practice of cervical cytology and the practical competence required to screen, interpret and report normal and abnormal cervical cytology results.
A mark of the success of the examination is that it has become the model for IBMS/RCPath examinations for biomedical scientists who now report gynaecological malignancies and non-gynaecological Cytology and also for joint working in Histopathology.
IBMS/RCPath joint working Other examples of IBMS/RCPath joint working are: - Ophthalmic pathology BMS reporting role - Histopathological dissection - Histopathology reporting - MOHS
IBMS Vision for the future A strong brand identity in UK Recognised and respected standards Understanding of the profession and its needs Strong relationship with HEIs and employers Key aim: Continue to facilitate statutory regulation as a biomedical scientist for eligible individuals
Providing academic and professional qualifications Support and promotion of biomedical science degree as a qualification that offers career options Assessment of other degrees to meet HCPC Standards of Proficiency for biomedical scientists Recognition of other qualifications foundation degrees, professional doctorates Development of new IBMS qualifications molecular pathology, POCT and historeporting. Cross discipline training and retraining.
Broadening access More representative of workforce in UK Professional qualifications for the assistant and associate workforce Licensed body for Registered Scientist and Registered Science Technician in addition to Chartered Scientist
Wider recognition of qualifications and experience for membership equivalence route to HCPC registration Support for graduate MLAs
The IBMS is relevant in 2016 and beyond Thank you for listening