Support Hubs
IBMS Council member Tahmina Hussain co-wrote an article in The Biomedical Scientist that looked at perceived skills gap in pathology laboratories, and the impact this has on the workforce and service delivery.
To address these issues and provide careers advice, Sue Jones (IBMS Executive Head of Education) and Tahmina curated a webinar series of IBMS Support Hubs.
The sessions offer valuable support for members interested in becoming a biomedical scientist, gaining HCPC registration and furthering their careers in biomedical science.
Support Hubs 2025
To find out more and register for any future events, visit our events page>>. You can also download a printable poster for all events this year.
Watch previous sessions
2025
January
Reflective writing skills for CPD and beyond
Below are links to the reflective models discussed during the Support Hub:
Beginning Reflective Practice by Melanie Jasper
Experiential Learning: Experience As The Source Of Learning And Development by David A. Kolb
Learning by Doing, A Guide to Teaching and Learning Methods by Graham Gibbs
Atkins and Murphy's Model of Reflection
February
AI in Education, Training, and Assessment.
AI in education, training, and assessment Q&A
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) Generative AI resources
National Centre for AI - Embracing Generative AI in Assessments: A Guided Approach
Russell Group principles on the use of generative AI tools in education
Department for Education - Generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education
2024
Military biomedical scientist careers in the armed forces
Interprofessional Education: How can multidisciplinary teams learn from each other to improve collaboration and patient care?
Leadership and Management in Laboratory Services
Returning to Practice
To find out more information visit the IBMS return to practice page>>
Biomedical Science Recognition - Celebrating Excellence and Achievement
The links below are to some relevant science (and STEM) awards that were discussed in the August IBMS Support Hub. The information on how to apply, deadlines and criteria for each award will be contained within the links:
- IBMS Awards,
- The Science Council CPD award
- EFLM Awards
- CIPD awards
- WISE Awards
- Stem inspirational awards
- NOVI awards
- Baton Awards
- WOF (Women of the future awards)
- WeAreTheCity's Rising Star Awards
- FDM Awards
- CURA Awards
- BAME healthcare Awards
- Zenith Global Awards
- MBCC Awards
Cultivating Compassionate Leadership: Building Resilient & High-Performing Teams
Compassionate Leadership Presentation Notes
Placements: What to expect and how to prepare?
The Consultant Biomedical Scientist - Experiences so far and future plans
Interpreting Neurodiversity and People Management in Laboratories
Writing at the right level
2023
Guidance on achieving laboratory training approval to deliver IBMS qualifications
Have you been selected for a CPD review? Don't panic!
Plagiarism demystified - How to avoid the copy-paste trap!
You've been offered a placement! What next?
What does sustainability mean in a laboratory context?
What does equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) mean?
What is quality and why is it important?
Updates on HCPC Standards of Proficiency (SOPs) & the Registration Portfolio
Interview Preparation
CV Writing