New Accelerated Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Registration Training Portfolio Programme now recruiting
First national (non-applied) Biomedical Scientist training programme in Scotland
The NHS Scotland Academy is delighted to invite applications for eligible trainees for its October 2024 and February 2025 cohorts of the new Accelerated Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Registration Training Portfolio Programme.
The programme will support the preparation of biomedical science graduates from non-applied IBMS-accredited degree programmes (i.e. those without a clinical placement) to complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio (IBMS RTP).
It is the first national (non-applied) Biomedical Scientist training programme in Scotland and has the endorsement of the IBMS.
The programme will facilitate the accelerated completion of the IBMS RTP by supporting trainees in demonstrating their knowledge, skills, and competence at the appropriate level to successfully apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
The NHS Scotland Academy will work in partnership with the designated Training Officer/Training Manager in the trainee’s own IBMS-approved training laboratories to support a positive, quality-assured learning experience.
To be eligible for a place, trainees must:
- be employed as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist within an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) approved NHS Scotland Board laboratory
- be ready and eligible to undertake the IBMS RTP
- be familiar with the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio Version 5.0
- have undergone training on OneFile; and
- have the support of their employing laboratory for attendance at all-day release sessions (11 days in total, approx. 2 days per week over 6 weeks. All sessions delivered online).
Cohort 1
Programme Dates 8 October to 13 November 2024
Deadline for application: 23 September 2024
Cohort 2
Programme Dates 4 February to 12 March 2025
Deadline for application: 20 January 2025
If you would like to find out more or wish to make an application, please contact the NHS Scotland Academy at nhsscotlandacademy@nhs.scot
Contact: corpcomms@nes.scot.nhs.uk
September, 11 2024