Verifiers and examiners
Play a central role in the assessment of our Registration Training and Specialist qualifications
Becoming an IBMS portfolio Verifier or Examiner is an excellent opportunity for engaging with a network of biomedical scientists that share a common interest in training and maintaining professional standards and your continuing professional development (CPD).
For more information on the day to day role of an IBMS External Verifier read our day in the life case study.
Indemnity insurance cover for verifiers and examiners
The IBMS has professional indemnity insurance that covers all sub-contractors/outsourcers. Verifiers are covered whilst they undertake business but not if their work is non-IBMS related.
Become an IBMS Verifier or Examiner
To become an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio Verifier or IBMS Specialist Portfolio Examiner you need to:
- be an IBMS Member or Fellow
- be Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered (or equivalent registration authority for non-UK members)
- have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- be currently working in an IBMS approved training laboratory
- CPD summary for the last two years
If you are applying to become an IBMS Specialist Portfolio Examiner you will also need specialist level experience in named discipline/disciplines.
Please note
External verifiers must normally have been practicing in an IBMS approved laboratory within two years.
It is not appropriate to retain experienced verifiers who have been retired for more than two years or moved out of the laboratory environment and were working as a sales representative for a commercial company.
It is acceptable to retain experienced verifiers who have moved into academia and were a member of the team for an IBMS Accredited undergraduate degree that had placements in IBMS approved training laboratories where there is completion of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio.
How to apply
To apply to become an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio Verifier:
Please complete and submit the Registration Training Portfolio Verifier Application Form (along with an overview of your past 2 years of CPD) to Registration@ibms.org
To apply to become an IBMS Specialist Portfolio Examiner:
Please complete and submit the Specialist Portfolio Examiner Application Form (along with an overview of your past 2 years of CPD) to SpecialistPortfolio@ibms.org
If you meet the criteria listed on the form, the IBMS Education Team will add your details to our listing of IBMS Verifiers and Examiners.
Before you can carry out a portfolio verification or examination, you will need to attend an IBMS training session.
The IBMS Education Team will contact you to let you know when the next available training session will be.
Guidance materials
Registration Portfolio
Guidance for Candidates, Training Officers and External Verifiers
Mapping of HCPC Standards of Proficiency
Portfolio evidence
Registration Portfolio Verifier Reports
IBMS Registration Training Portfolio Report (version 4)
Specialist Diploma Examiner Report
IBMS Specialist Portfolio Examiner's Report
Reference copies
IBMS Registration Training Portfolio
If you require a replacement reference copy of a Version 4 Registration Training Portfolio please contact registration@ibms.org.
IBMS Specialist Portfolio
https://www.ibms.org/education/specialist-qualifications/specialist-diploma/
IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science
https://www.ibms.org/education/specialist-qualifications/specialist-diploma-in-blood-sciences/