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Interactive Masterclasses

Excellence in Training: 27 September 2011
Management and Leadership: 28 September 2011

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is offering a new and exciting training experience for individuals who are looking for something that is directly relevant to their professional practice.

The IBMS Interactive Masterclasses are tailored to offer extra depth, content and value - delivering a full and interactive learning experience covering key topics for biomedical scientists.

Taking place during the Biomedical Science Congress (but not part of the programme), there are two independent masterclass options:

• Excellence in Training
• Leadership in Management.

The IBMS Masterclasses offer an alternative to the Congress lecture programme by bringing together participants with similar objectives looking for an active and in-depth environment that allows them to gain a different learning experience.

Participants will experience facilitated interaction with the session leader and also with each other in a combination of presentation and practical exercises including structured group discussions.

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Excellence in Training

Tuesday 27th September

This day is aimed at those wishing to know more about the practicalities of their role in training:

• biomedical scientists band 6-7,
• training officers/managers/placement facilitators.

10.30 – 12.00
Reflective Practice: what it means, why it works and how to do it well
Glen Hussey, University of Keele

14.00 – 15.30
Effective Training: one goal, one standard, different styles and different ways
Diane Anderson, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service

16.00 – 17.00
Assessing Competence: how to recognise and measure it
Denise Cook, Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust

'Competency' and 'competencies' may be defined as the behaviours and technical attributes that individuals must have, or must acquire, to perform effectively in their job role. As Pathology faces huge change the focus on competency and 'meeting expectations' has never been greater. This interactive Masterclass will provide opportunities to discuss what competency means for all grades of laboratory workers and how to recognize it. The session is designed to be a forum for sharing thoughts and ideas, discuss setting standards by which to measure and assess competence and reach the ultimate goal of effective performance at work.

 

Leadership in Management

Wednesday 28th September

This day is aimed at those wishing to know more about how NHS initiatives such as QIPP impact on the practicalities of their role as current or future leaders in the profession:

• biomedical scientists band 7-8
• pathology managers
• directorate managers
• laboratory service improvement leads
• business managers
• operational managers

10.30 – 12.00
Project Management Skills: how to manage a pathology merger
Laura Ryall, Addenbrookes Hospital

14.00 – 15.30
Getting Leaner: what it means and how to do it
David Ricketts, North Midddlesex Hospital NHS Trust

16.00 – 17.00
Negotiating Skills: how to get your own way without losing staff
Nick Price, Unite the Union

Nick Price will provide a ten minute introduction addressing the issue of how some employers / managers have lost their connection with their workforce and how they can win back these "lost workers". The session will then examine some case studies - for around 15 minutes - before reporting back to a plenary session for a further 15 minutes. There will then be around 15 minutes for questions and discussion, before the session will conclude with a five minute summary.

 

Their purpose

These Interactive Masterclasses will help you to pull together a greater understanding of a subject into practical reality and hear how to meet objectives by putting theory into practice.

How they work

Through interactive exercises and group work. Presenters are chosen for their ability to share their insight and enthusiasm for the subject. Attendees will get the opportunity to explore the subject for themselves either individually or in small groups, with help being on hand if needed.

The benefits

• Get a basic grasp of the subject and a wider experience with some key ideas and strategies.
• Delegate pack with up to date information and a Users Guide for putting into practice the learning outcomes of the Masterclass.
• A list of new and potentially useful contacts.

What will I achieve?

On completion of the Interactive Masterclass participants will achieve a number of learning outcomes that demonstrate the acquisition of new information and skills.

Attendees are awarded an IBMS Certificate of Attendance as evidence of CPD and continuing development.

Already booked for Congress?

If you have already booked to attend Congress and now wish to change this for a place on the Masterclasses you must still complete the booking form and a direct transfer of your Congress fee and booking will be made. A Congress booking does not confer automatic access to a Masterclass session without pre-booking.

As an additional benefit for delegates who book a place will be the opportunity to have full access to Congress on the day of your booking(s). This includes any lectures, the exhibition and Hall 4 activities. All breaks and lunch will be taken in the ICC.

Booking

Individuals wishing to attend must book a place using the booking form. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. No admittance will be given to individuals who have not prebooked.

Venue

Austin Court, adjacent to the ICC in Birmingham.