THE TRANSFERABLE THE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS FRAMEWORKSKILLS FRAMEWORK

Chrystalla FerrierChrystalla FerrierSt. MarySt. Mary’’s Hospitals HospitalImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

DOES THE POSSESSION OF DOES THE POSSESSION OF TRANSFERABLE SKILLS MAKE A TRANSFERABLE SKILLS MAKE A BETTER BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST?BETTER BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST?

TRANSFERABLE TRANSFERABLE SKILLSSKILLS KEY SKILLSKEY SKILLS

14+ KEY SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS14+ KEY SKILLS QUALIFICATIONSMain Key Skills

CommunicationApplication of NumberInformation and Communication Technology

Wider Key SkillsWorking with othersImproving own learning and performanceProblem solving

HEALTH CARE PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS DEGREE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR DEGREE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (QAA) BENCHMARKSHIGHER EDUCATION (QAA) BENCHMARKS

Audiology ,Arts Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Clinical sciences, Dental Care Professions, Dietetics, Health visiting, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Orthoptics, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Podiatry Prosthetics and Orthotics, Radiography, Speech and Language Therapy

Information gathering Problem solvingCommunicationNumeracyInformation Technology

Degree Course Skills common to all

COMMON TO ALL NHS AGENDA COMMON TO ALL NHS AGENDA FOR CHANGE EMPLOYEESFOR CHANGE EMPLOYEES

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FRAMEWORKFRAMEWORK

Defining the expectations of each post within a number of predefined Core and Specific Dimensions Level of complexity and specification of areas of applicationAchievement/evidence of knowledge and skills eventually on e-KSF and therefore electronic staff recordsLinks with Learning Management Systems

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FRAMEWORKFRAMEWORK

Record transferable to any NHS employerLinked to Annual Performance Review ?Flexibility for the creation of new roles?Flexibility for transfer to different NHS roles

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FRAMEWORKFRAMEWORKCore Dimensions

1 Communication2 Personal and people development3 Health, safety and security4 Service improvement5 Quality6 Equality and diversity

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FRAMEWORKFRAMEWORK24 Specific Dimensions many of which will apply to

a wide range of professions e.g.Information and Knowledge - IK1, IK2 and IK3Learning and Development - G1People Management - G6Products to meet health and wellbeing needs -HWB10

FOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTSFOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS

Mapping Teaching/Training to KSF Mapping Teaching/Training to KSF and Portfolio Standardsand Portfolio Standards

Quiz2b.2c, 2b.5a - gCore 1, 2, IK1, 2Pathology IT Systems

Quiz1b.1a – c, 1b.2a – c Core 1, 2Laboratory Links

MCQ1b.3a – f, 1b.4aCore 1, 2, 6Customer Service on the Telephone

Quiz1a.8d, 2b.1gCore 2Continuing Professional Development/KSF

Quiz1a.8a – d, 3a.3a – iCore 2, 3Health and Safety 2

Quiz1a.8a – d, 3a.3a – iCore 2, 3Health and Safety 1

Quiz1a.1b, 1a.1d, 3a.3gCore 2, 3Waste Disposal

Quiz1a.7a – d, 2b.3aCore 2, 3, 5Workload Management/European Working Time Directive

Quiz1a.6a – fCore 1, 2Limits of Practice and Referral

Quiz1a.6dCore 2Departmental Structures

Quiz1a.2 a – bCore 2, 6Equal Opportunities

MCQ1a.1b, 1a.3a – b, 1b.3fCore 1 – 3, 5, 6,IK1, 2Data Protection and Caldicott

Quiz1a.1cCore 2, 5Clinical Pathology Accreditation

Quiz and short assignment

1a.1b, 1a.4a – cCore 2, 3Storage and Archiving of Pathology Records and Specimens/The Human Tissue Act

Quiz1a.1a, 1a.5aCore 1 - 6The HPC and IBMS

Core 2The IBMS Certificate of Competence Registration Portfolio

Assignment DetailsRegistration Portfolio Standards

KSF DimensionTUTORIAL

KSF and Version 3 IBMS CoC Portfolio Mapping for 2008 Tutorials

HPC CPD REQUIREMENTSHPC CPD REQUIREMENTSFirst audit of Biomedical Scientists November 2009Record of continuous CPD activityMixture of activities that aim to improve the quality of the service and benefit the service userLink to KSF Evidence

ONE PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIOONE PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

IBMS ACCREDITED IBMS ACCREDITED BSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEBSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

QAA benchmark statement for BSc Biomedical Science

Key transferable skills including :communicationinformation technology numeracy (including the preparation, processing, interpretation and presentation of data)data analysis negotiating skills

IBMS ACCREDITED IBMS ACCREDITED BSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEBSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEDiscipline and subject-specific skills associated

with laboratory practice including :safe handling of specimenssample preparationsaseptic techniques,liquid handlinguse of relevant instrumentation taking into account such factors as accuracy, calibration, precision and replicability, accurate interpretation of patient data and problem solving

IBMS ACCREDITED IBMS ACCREDITED BSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEBSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEResearch skills including:

ethicsgovernanceauditexperimental designstatistical analysisliterature searchingcritical appraisal of literature scientific communication

IBMS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE IBMS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE REGISTRATION PORTFOLIOREGISTRATION PORTFOLIO

GenericInterpretation of HPC Standards of Proficiency for Biomedical ScientistsEvidence from single or multiple pathology disciplinesMapping of degree modules and expected workplace outcomes for HPC approved degrees and IBMS accredited co terminus/integrated degreesA new generation of biomedical scientists with broad underpinning knowledge

IBMS SPECIALIST DIPLOMAS IBMS SPECIALIST DIPLOMAS Reinforcement of generic knowledge and skills in section 6:

6.1 Professional Roles and Relationships6.2 Health and Safety6.3 Receipt and Processing of Samples6.4 Laboratory Computer System6.5 Laboratory Equipment6.6 Quality Assurance

PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES TODAY TODAY –– What has changed?What has changed?

More AutomationMore Cross- Discipline Platform TechnologyMore Information TechnologyMore External AuditMore Staff Training and Development

WorkloadWorkload RegulationRegulation

TechnologyTechnologyIncreased automation (Levels 1 to 4)Cross discipline skills automation skillsCross discipline platform technology –immunoassay, PCRExpertise and transferable skills in immunoassay and PCRDoes technology based expertise impact on ability to interpret patient results?

Laboratory AccreditationLaboratory AccreditationClinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA)Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)Good Laboratory Practice/Good Clinical Practice/Good Manufacturing Practice (GLP/GCP/GMP)Health and Safety Executive (HSE)European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS)

TrainingTrainingCPA Training Standards/periodic competency assessment post initial trainingIBMS Training Status Approval for laboratoriesEvidence-based requirement for pre and post registration IBMS qualificationsAuthentication of evidenceIdeal input from lots of staff members

Information TechnologyInformation TechnologyIncreased requirements to match increased automationElectronic communication with more users NHS Connecting for Health, Care Records ServiceElectronic Staff Records

Post Registration Qualifications for Post Registration Qualifications for Biomedical Scientist StaffBiomedical Scientist StaffMSc courses

Discipline specific Generic aspectsCombination of bothRequirements for transferable knowledge and skillsAt expense of discipline specific scientific and clinical knowledgeChoice of modulesHow much choice?

Over to you?Over to you?

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