The Institute of Biomedical Science’s advisory panels are key to the success of many Institute initiatives.
Members of an advisory panel have the chance to undertake different roles, acquire new skills, develop their networks and be recognised by their peers for their professionalism and expertise.
The work includes:
- Organising the scientific programme for the IBMS Congress
- Working with Institute examiners on professional qualifications
- Representing the Institute on national committees
- Working in partnership with Institute standing committees and working groups.
There are eight advisory panels covering cellular pathology, clinical chemistry, cytopathology, haematology, immunology, medical microbiology, transfusion science and virology. We have at least one vacancy on each advisory panel.
Examiner for medical microbiology
The Institute is also seeking an examiner for medical microbiology. Our examiners have a crucial role in delivering the Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD). There are three examiners for each discipline who work together to set the HSD exam papers and mark the portfolios and exams for the HSD in their
chosen discipline.
Person specification: essential
- Institute Member or Fellow
- Scientific or managerial experience in chosen specialty/discipline
- Evidence of liaison with professional and academic contacts
- Chartered Scientist or Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Person specification: desirable
- Academic experience through employment or part-time lecturing
- Experience of setting, marking and monitoring professional exams
- Experience of facilitating or delivering training
- If you feel you meet the person specification, please send a copy of your CV (a maximum of two sides of A4) and a supporting letter from your manager to Chris Ward, IBMS Head of Examinations at: [email protected]
The deadline for applications is 28 July 2017.