Become a Verifier or Examiner

Becoming an IBMS Portfolio Verifier or Examiner is a great opportunity to:

✔ Support the assessment of Registration Training and Specialist qualifications
✔ Engage with a network of biomedical scientists committed to training and professional standards
✔ Enhance your continuing professional development (CPD)

Indemnity insurance cover

The IBMS provides professional indemnity insurance for verifiers and examiners while they undertake IBMS-related duties. This does not cover non-IBMS work.

Who can apply?

To become an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio Verifier or IBMS Specialist Portfolio Examiner, you must:

✔ Be an IBMS Member or Fellow
✔ Be HCPC registered (or equivalent for non-UK applicants)
✔ Have at least three years of post-registration experience
✔ Be currently working in an IBMS-approved training laboratory
✔ Provide a CPD summary covering the last two years

Additionally, Specialist Portfolio Examiners must have specialist-level experience in your named discipline(s).

📌 Important notes:

• External verifiers must have worked in an IBMS approved laboratory within the last two years.
• Retired verifiers who have been out of practice for more than two years are not eligible.
• Academic professionals involved in IBMS Accredited undergraduate degrees with placements in IBMS approved training laboratories may still qualify.