The Albert Norman Lecture IBMS Congress ICC Birmingham September 28 th 2015

Past, present and future By Nick Kirk IBMS President

The beginnings Pathological and Bacteriological Laboratory Assistants’ Association (PBLAA) Founded in Liverpool in January 2012 Idea revived by Albert Norman from a previous suggestion by John McLean in 1896 Close liaison with the Path Soc. Committee Founded to address the pressing issue of the “blind alley” problem

The beginnings Initial idea supported by members of the Path Soc. Committee Norman’s proposal strongly supported by Professor Sir German Sims Woodhead. Professor of Pathology at Cambridge University and Editor of the Journal of Pathology and Bacteriology.

Synchronicity

Sir German Sims Woodhead President

The first Committee (elected by postcard ballot) R Muir (Edinburgh) RB Sutton (London) FA Izzard (Cambridge) WA Mitchell (Cambridge) E Wheal (Oxford) W Manby (Manchester) A Norman (Liverpool)

More synchronicity

The first Committee Inaugural meeting reported in the Journal of the Pathological and Bacterial Assistants Association The Committee decided to report on the objectives and activities of the Association through a monthly journal The first edition detailed those Objectives

The Objectives Rule 2: The objects of the Association shall be (i)To form a means of communication amongst the Assistants (ii)To provide information about appointments (iii)To assist in the general advancement of its members.

Rule 2 (iii) To assist in the general advancement of its members. As relevant today as it was in 1912 Things have moved on a bit though……

Examinations First examinations held in July 1921 Held in Edinburgh, Bristol, London, Liverpool and Manchester 90 minute written paper 3 hour laboratory based practical Oral examination Minimum age 21

IBMS Motto Learn that you may improve

First examination 35 candidates (all male) Three sections Bacteriology Pathology Museum techniques 16 examined in all 3 sections 8 in two (Bacteriology and Pathology) 11 in one (1 in Bacteriology, 10 in Museum techniques)

Examinations today Certificates of Achievement (Pts I & II) Specialist diplomas Diploma in Biomedical Science Diploma of Specialist Practice Certificate of Expert Practice Higher Specialist Diploma Diploma of Higher Specialist Practice Diplomas of Expert Practice Advanced Specialist Diplomas

Examinations tomorrow? Molecular biology? Genetics? Informatics? Interpretive Practice? Already have ASD Cervical Cytology ASD Non-gynae Cytology ASD Ophthalmic Pathology ASD Histological Dissection ASD Histopathology reporting

Interpretive Practice What will be needed to give the public assurance that Biomedical Scientists carrying out interpretive practice are fit for purpose and safe?

Demonstrating Personal Proficiency Raised in the Pathology Quality Assurance Review (PQAR) published in 2014 by Dr Ian Barnes. Didn’t associate personal proficiency solely with personal EQA. Demonstrating personal proficiency extends well beyond HCPC registration and EQA schemes. Roles are wide and varied so no single scheme is viable

Demonstrating Personal Proficiency Evidence can be bespoke, however it must demonstrate; How they ensure that they practice their role in a way to ensure patient safety. Give assurance that they are practicing at the level required for their role.

Demonstrating Personal Proficiency Evidence should include examples of; Evidence of scope of work Demonstration of proficiency in knowledge Demonstration of continuing learning and development that supports the interpretative role. Demonstration of service quality improvement or innovation in delivering the service. Demonstration of effective leadership and networking Demonstration of valued teaching or trainee supervision Feedback from colleagues, other staff and service users Feedback from complaints and compliments

Demonstrating Personal Proficiency As new roles develop, new ways of assessing the performance of Biomedical Scientists will be required. Will require horizon scanning to prepare both the members and the Institute for such new roles and advancements in the science and the use of the science.

HSST Currently limited to Clinical Scientists only What is the IBMS doing about this? Engaging with HEE (but is a 4 nations issue) Developing an Equivalence process to give biomedical scientists access. Regular dialogue with kindred Professional Societies and Associations Engagement in the political arena. Raising our profile

The future The future is now…….

Kings fund Report The Future is Now The innovations of today that point to better healthcare tomorrow

The Future is Now We as professionals need to get involved New technologies Diagnostics moving outside of the hospital New ways of working New roles to meet the ever evolving nature of healthcare need. Personalised medicine We spend most of our money in treating, rather than investing in diagnostics to know what we’re treating’ – Lord Darzi

The Future is Now There needs to be a culture change, a change of mind set We need to get out of the laboratory and get out there Within the hospital and In the Community We need to drive the change, not be a passenger

The Future is Now And that means all of you!

Thank you for listening