3 August 2017 (Thursday) - IBMS e-newsletter

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After the disaster: pathology responds We hear directly from the people involved in responding to the tragic events of the last few months. Learn more

Rapid sepsis test A point-of-care device that quickly identifies markers of sepsis infection from a single drop of blood. READ MORE Predicting treatment success Can the molecular make-up of lung tumours help identify patients who might benefit from immunotherapy treatment? READ MORE Painless flu jab patches A look at the sticking plaster flu jab that has passed important safety tests in the first trial in people. READ MORE

FEATURE No more sucking To mark the 60th anniversary of the micropipette, we revisit the circumstances of its creation. Learn more OPINION The big question We hear from three scientists about how IBMS qualifications have helped them in their careers. Learn more ADVICE How to… manage a project  What is “VUCA” and how do you avoid “project creep” and “black swans”? We look at how best to project manage. Learn more

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SPECIALISM OF THE MONTH: HISTOPATHOLOGY

Consent training: a biomedical perspective Key messages from a training day on the Human Tissue Act and the Human Tissue Authority’s codes of practice. READ MORE

JOBS

BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST - SPECIALIST BIOCHEMISTRY Salary: Band 6 or 7 Location: Shetland Are you looking for a new challenge? NHS Shetland has an exciting opportunity for a lead Biochemistry Biomedical Scientist to join the Laboratory team in its purpose built facility in the Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick. Learn more VETERINARY PATHOLOGIST Salary: Competitive Location: Ware, Hertfordshire We are seeking a talented, flexible, highly motivated veterinary pathologist with sound knowledge and interest in toxicological, experimental and clinical pathology to join our team in the UK.   Learn more SENIOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST/TRAINING OFFICER (BAND 7 EQUIVALENT) Salary: Competitive Location: Blackheath, London (Greater) An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC-registered Senior Biomedical Scientist/Training Officer based at our pathology laboratory in Blackheath. Learn more

MY IBMS

Your opinion matters Based on recent member feedback, we are pleased to announce some changes to our website and communications. Biomedical Science Day 2017 Celebrations Thank you for helping us to celebrate and promote our first Biomedical Science Day. It was a huge success and we were overwhelmed by the amount of responses we received.

Entrepreneur scheme open for biomedical scientists NHS England has revised an innovative entrepreneurship scheme which is now open to biomedical scientists. Known as the Clinical Entrepreneur programme, this training scheme offers support and education from medical technology innovators. Deadline 6th August.