The Monday programme
Scientific programme sponsor
At the IBMS we know it is difficult for people to be given time away from the laboratory.
Two of our most popular lecture programmes – Education & Management and Quality Management - will be offered over two days from Monday afternoon, in advance of the main lecture programmes. Whilst the popular Cellular Pathology tissue recognition workshop will take place in the afternoon.
If you are joining us for the Monday afternoon programme you can conclude your day at Congress at the ever-popular Welcome Evening.
Please note
Lunch is not provided on Monday, afternoon refreshments will be served instead. The exhibition will not be available until it opens on Tuesday morning.
Tissue recognition programme - introduction
Upper and lower GI including endocrine
Gynaecological case studies
Skin case studies
Fluid, Respiratory, Urology case studies
Breast case studies
Degree laboratory placement, the success of the symbiotic relationship
Degree laboratory placement, the success of the symbiotic relationship
Education and Training
Abstract
The presentation on degree laboratory placements, the success of the symbiotic relationship will cover the approach that has been developed over time to establishing and maintaining effective relationships with practitioners in local NHS laboratories.
A close relationship with local practitioners and laboratory managers is key to developing and delivering Biomedical Science degree programmes that are fit for purpose and contain relevant and current pathology content, in addition to supporting placement provision for our students. I have organised and chaired regular Employer Liaison Group meetings since 2005 as a key component of our ongoing programme development and enhancement. A close working relationship with local laboratories underpins the curriculum design and delivery of taught sessions that include current working practices and information. We regularly have colleagues from Pathology disciples delivering taught content in modules and producing case studies / data analysis tasks for students. Practitioners also help us to prepare our students for NHS placements by providing short visits to each laboratory in year 1, being on the interview panel to select students prior to their placement and facilitating peer mentoring from returning placement students about their experiences in the laboratory. We have been commended by sequential IBMS accreditation panels for our close relationship with employers.
Further, we provide regular Training for Trainers events at the university for practitioners who supervise placement students completing their IBMS registration training portfolio. Our Placement Tutor meets with all placement students and their trainers and is available for discussions and advice before, during and after the placement. We also provide mentor training for workplace supervisors / mentors of Healthcare Science Practitioner degree apprentices, alongside regular tri-partite meetings with the apprentice, trainer and work-based learning tutor from the university.
Sponsored by Sonic Heathcare UK
Speakers
Dr Sue Jones PFHEA, FIMBS, MRSB
Dr Claire Wright
Supporting learning using a virtual environment
Supporting learning using a virtual environment
Education and Training
Abstract
One of the impacts of the pandemic has been to accelerate the use of technology for learning, not only in compulsory and higher education but also in staff training and professional development.
In this presentation we’ll explore the different ways in which technology is being used to support education and skills development, and also look at how to make virtual learning accessible, flexible, effective and well supported.
Sponsored by Sonic Healthcare
Speakers
Andrew Pember
Recognising and supporting the role of the laboratory trainers
Recognising and supporting the role of the laboratory trainers
Education and Training
Abstract
Is training a “Cinderella role”?
This presentation will look at how to identify individuals suitable to become a trainer, what characteristics they need and what tools are required to undertake the trainer role successfully. Information obtained from a survey of training officers will be used to show their opinions of their roles and their suggestions for anyone considering the role.
It will explore the “Cinderella” status of training compared to quality and safety.
Sponsored by Sonic Healthcare UK
Speakers
Dr Mike Carter
Too busy to train?
Too busy to train?
Education and Training
Abstract
Are you responsible for laboratory training? Do you struggle to find time to fit training in around other duties and responsibilities?
This session will look at some hints and tips from experienced training officers as to how they have approached this in their own laboratories.
Sponsored by Sonic Healthcare UK
Speakers
Victoria Moyse
Spotting qualification fraud
Spotting qualification fraud
Education and Training
Abstract
Qualification fraud is a global problem, and the UK is a high-profile target for the fraudsters. Although most recruiters will ask to see the academic qualifications of their hires, only a minority check the data with the awarding body. This creates an opportunity gap which is filled by fake certificates, inflated grades and bogus universities and institutes. The consequences of not making the proper checks can be significant, and not just financially – major employers have suffered reputational damage when it becomes known that they have hired senior staff who used false credentials.
Qualification fraud takes ingenious forms, with the fraudsters often keeping step with the latest developments in security technology. But there are also straightforward ways to spot qualification fraud that can be folded into a best practice policy that protects both the recruiter and the honest applicant.
Sponsored by Sonic Healthcare
Speakers
Adam Crosbie
Qualification choices: HSD v MSc
Qualification choices: HSD v MSc
Education and Training
Abstract
Chris will provide an overview of the key IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD) qualification. He will outline the aims and learning outcomes of the HSD, explain who it is aimed and describe how the qualification is assessed by explain the requirements of the portfolio and the structure of the examinations.
Chris will also explore who might want to undertake an MSc and will explain the different individuals these qualifications are aimed at.
Sponsored by Sonic Healthcare UK
Speakers
Chris Ward
Opening HSST to biomedical scientists
Opening HSST to biomedical scientists
Education and Training
Abstract
The NHS is under constant pressure to meet the growing acute and chronic healthcare needs of the population and key to delivery of clinical services is a highly trained expert multi-professional workforce.
Within clinical laboratory diagnostic services reviews have highlighted shortages of medically qualified consultants. There is now a recognition that consultant scientists are well placed to help fill these gaps both in laboratory diagnostics or direct patient care or a mixture of both.
Outcomes from Modernising Scientific Careers has seen the development of the STP and HSST education and training programmes. However, until recently HCPC registration as a clinical scientist was an entry requirement to the HSST programme.
Following review, the HSST programme is now open to suitably qualified and experienced biomedical scientists, without the need to follow a clinical scientist equivalence route.
This now provides another career pathway for biomedical scientists who wish to develop and focus their knowledge and expertise in scientific and clinical patient care and an overview of entry criteria, application process, training programme and employer support will be discussed.
Sponsored by Sonic Healthcare
Speakers
Dr Jane Needham
ISO15189 it’s all about the patient: What to expect from the new version
ISO15189 it’s all about the patient: What to expect from the new version
Quality Management
Learning outcomes
ISO15189 has been the mainstay of pathology accreditation globally and has entered a review period. The purpose of the standard is not actually as an accrediting document, but as a guide to the minimum requirements for competence and quality in medical laboratories.
This session will describe the progress made in the updated version, including why it is being updated as well as an indication on what to expect from the new version as well as the plans to support medical laboratories in the adopted and roll out. A good example of one of the changes is that point of care testing will now be part of the main standard once it is released.
Sponsored by Eurobio Scientific
Speakers
Dr David Ricketts DBMS CSci FIBMS
Quality for the patient, not just for the sake of it
Quality for the patient, not just for the sake of it
Quality Management
Abstract
This talk will explore what value quality activities have on our patients and user experience, and why, when performed correctly, can assist us to improve our service, the patient experience and maybe even free up time…
Sponsored by Eurobio Scientific
Learning from excellence - recognising when things go right
Investigation of serious incidents – what to do when things go wrong
Ensuring quality in an emergency situation
Maintaining a permanent state of readiness
Maintaining a permanent state of readiness
Quality Management
Abstract
Over the last few decades, development of quality management systems and accreditation within healthcare laboratories has moved forward with enormous strides, in part driven by the introduction of Quality Managers in the last iteration of the CPA standards, and then with the merger of CPA with UKAS, the transition of laboratories from CPA to ISO 15189:2012. Regular assessment to ensure conformity with ISO15189:2012 is paramount to keep the momentum and drive to maintain a quality management system that is fit for purpose, but this must also be tempered with an understanding of overall risk.
This session explores the considerations that the quality management teams within the laboratory service need to address in order to keep the quality management system operating effectively, such that it can react to change, respond to situations and extraordinary events (e.g. responses to pandemics), and also to allay stresses or fears of external assessment teams arriving at short notice.
Revision of the foundations of quality management systems and good practice will be outlined, as well as why we have to do what we do as a quality management team will also be presented.
Sponsored by Eurobio Scientific
Speakers
John Ringrow
Remote auditing
Remote auditing
Quality Management
Abstract
We have all been part of a necessary transition in the last few years from a system of onsite assessment to a system that in the majority uses remote assessment for ISO 15189. This has subsequently transformed how assessments are performed. It has to be recognised that this has been a significant undertaking for all involved which has presented both significant challenges and potential benefits. There is need to reflect on these and identify what future benefits maybe gained through remote assessment.
I will present opinions and comments from Laboratory Managers, Quality Managers, Technical Assessors and Assessment Managers. As we progress to potentially a more blended and risk based approach to ISO 15189 assessment and accreditation, we need to be clear where the tool of remote assessment is applicable, what its future role and how laboratories and UKAS should best use this tool.
Sponsored by Eurobio Scientific
Pathology Networks: Developing our people, strategy and planning
Pathology Networks: Developing our people, strategy and planning
Politics and Pathology
Abstract
The challenges of shortages and increased demand pressures on staff are too familiar.
We would summarise our national thinking on what we know, what can be done and stakeholder engagement in addressing the challenges.
We will highlight the triangulation of our people strategy with our financial and operational strategy via our network maturity matrix and our national product offer
We will highlight work being done by our practice educators and workforce leads in collaboratively driving strategic objectives of the network pathology workforce.
Exploration of some factors likely to impact on the number mix and skills of the pathology workforce for the future.
Sponsored by Abbott
Speakers
