IBMS Congress saw the official launch of a new project to create a Community of Practice for consultant and advanced practitioner biomedical scientists, and the project is looking for input to help guide its development.
Dr Victoria Bradley, Nicola Rouse, Sheri Scott, Tracey Elsam and Raymond Toghill are working on the project, which is being funded through an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Research Grant under the theme ‘Opportunities and challenges in becoming a consultant biomedical scientist’. The research group is a partnership of academics and clinical practitioners from Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, The Open University and Nottingham Trent University. This initiative seeks to build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable peer network that will both support individuals and strengthen the profession.
Dr Victoria Bradley comments: “We were thrilled to have so many join us for our launch event at IBMS Congress, where we had the opportunity to discuss our proposed Community of Practice. For those of you couldn't attend, don't worry, there is still time to get involved! To ensure this community best serves your needs, we kindly request your participation in a short survey. Your input will help us better understand your expectations, interests and preferences, allowing us to create a tailored and valuable experience for all members. Please complete the survey at the link below by end of November.”
Click here to complete the survey.
Biomedical scientists are also invited to join the Community’s Group on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14940145/
You can read more from the project leaders about the vision, research framework, and collaborative ethos behind the Community of Practice project in the December issue of Pathology in Practice.