IBMSPod Ep.20 - The CPD Special

9 January 2023

We speak to senior lecturer in Biomedical Science at Nottingham Trent University, Mark Cioni, winner of the CPD Awards 2021.

In Episode 20, senior lecturer in Biomedical Science at Nottingham Trent University, Mark Cioni, winner of the CPD Awards 2021, talks to us about stand-out CPD & the benefits of Science Council Professional Registration.

CPD champion Mark tells us how to create a 'stand-out Continuing Profession Development (CPD) profile', revealing how your everyday activities could count towards your work-based learning. He also shares his top tips for those struggling with CPD. Later, he talks about his registration with the Science Council, explaining how registration benefits his professional standing and supports him in moving to the next step in his career.

In the Quick-Fire section, Mark must draw upon knowledge from his career as a practicing Biomedical Scientist and University Lecturer as Rob asks speedy questions.

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Episode Outline

0:26 - Interview with Mark Cioni

0:36 - Part 1: Introduction and CPD – Mark discusses how his CPD Award win came about and why he thinks his portfolio stood out; he also provides tips and advice on how you can boost your profile by becoming creative with activities and thinking about performing tasks outside the traditionally structured ones,
10:58 - Part 2: Registration with the Science Council - Mark talks about why he registered to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci) with the Science Council. This accolade formally demonstrates to the public and employers a scientist's commitment to CPD & high professional standards. Mark also takes us through the benefits he feels registration has had on his career and how to navigate the application process.
15:04 - Part 3: Quick-Fire Round Rob challenges Mark to our regular fast-paced question round. This month, Rob asks Mark about the proudest moment of his career and the one piece of advice he'd give to a budding Biomedical Scientist.