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Could you be our next national negotiator for the trade union (Federation of Clinical Scientists)?

In return you get to build on your professional skills and make a significant impact on your colleagues in laboratory medicine.

Mike Cornes, outgoing national negotiator said:

“The knowledge I have gained through this role has had a significantly positive impact on my career progression”

The national negotiator represents members in national forums and negotiations, including national terms & conditions (such as Agenda for Change) and annual pay awards formally via the FCS seat on NHS Staff Council. The national negotiator will keep aware of employment and related regulatory issues that may impact members and inform the Executive, National Committee and wider membership seeking a formal mandate where necessary. 

The successful applicant will have support from the chair and members of the FCS National Committee. A comprehensive handover shall be provided by the outgoing post holder. If you are ready for this rewarding role in the trade union find out more at -

 FCS National Negotiator - Job role

Apply by 23 August 2024 by completing a nominations form and sending it to [email protected].

FCS Nomination Form - National Member (National Negotiator) 1

If there are any barriers that might stop you from applying, ask us, so we can consider adjustments we could help with. We are open to the role being run as a job share for example. The chair and outgoing postholder and other members of the FCS National Committee are on hand to a make sure there is a smooth handover and transition period and we would be happy to talk to anyone who is thinking of applying.

The Trainee Committee requires a medical trainees' representative. This is an exciting opportunity to work with other trainees in the country and gain insight into issues and challenges that trainees face during their training. The representative will support local trainees, gather feedback on any training issues or concerns and feedback to the Trainees' Committee meetings.

Time commitment: two meetings per year (both remote). 

Please fill out the form below which will involve providing a short statement (max. 250 words) explaining why you would like to be considered for the post. This will be used as your personal statement for the ballot if there is more than one applicant.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 4 August 2024.

For further information please contact: Monika Jankute (Trainees Committee Chair) [email protected]

Pre-Registration Trainee Representative
This committee member coordinates feedback from pre-registration trainees in the form of a report for the MPC. This report should highlight areas of good training practice as well as areas for improvement that can inform the MPC how to work with external bodies to improve pre-registration training.

Regional Representative (Wales)
This committee member acts as a point of contact for queries from members, non-members, and potential members in Wales. They attend regional LabMed meetings and feedback relevant updates to the MPC.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) representative
The liaison role will have the support of the EDI Champion(s) of the Association and the National Member elected to the Association Council with responsibility for EDI.

The Association had adopted the Science Council benchmarking framework to monitor and progress our work to promote equality, diversity and inclusion around 11 key domains or areas of work. This role will help make sure the committee understands this framework and ensure there are activities in the committee work plan to improve the EDI measures we are tracking.

Deadline for applications: August 12^th 2024

For more information, please contact Rob Shorten, MPC Chair: [email protected]

Become a volunteer reviewer with Lab Tests Online UK and:

• join an editorial board to help with peer reviewing website content
• gain editorial skills working on an exciting digital publishing project  
• option to develop a new skillset writing for patients and the public
• share your expertise with a broad audience (over 2 million pageviews last month)

This CPD activity is an excellent way to develop new specialist skillsets and reach a broad audience with your knowledge of the latest best practices.

If you’re interested in getting involved with Lab Tests Online UK, please contact [email protected]

We are looking for members to join our small and friendly LabMed News team as Associate Editors. The main roles include:

• proof-reading articles
• working with authors to provide guidance
• organising meeting reports
• liaising with other groups (e.g. LabMedUK, LTOL-UK, FCS, Green Champions, EDI Working Group)
• helping us to champion LabMed values of inclusion, sustainability and innovation
• participating in, and contributing ideas to, LabMed News Board meetings, held bimonthly via Teams

Attention to detail and working to strict deadlines are essential.

People from across the UK and Ireland, in all specialties and career stages, are welcome to get in touch. For further information and/or an informal chat, please contact: Gina Frederick, Lead Editor, LabMed News and Clinical Biochemist at Royal Derby Hospital. Tel: 01332-789407 E-mail: [email protected]

The Association for Laboratory Medicine are looking to appoint three members to the Digital Learning Board. 

The Digital Learning Board will work in partnership with relevant Executive and Council Colleagues, committee members, stakeholders and the staff team towards the timeline, production, review and approval of content for the Laboratory Medicine Learning Academy.

More details will follow shortly, however, if you would like to express early interest in joining the Digital Learning Board please submit the following form:

Are you passionate about sharing knowledge and would like to make a meaningful impact in your professional field? Join our Laboratory Medicine Learning Academy team.

The Academy is as a valuable educational resource available to all our memebers, with a specific focus on aiding trainees preparing for FRCPath examinations. The Association is currently seeking writers for a series of digital learning modules on various topics.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to share their expertise with our members, and their future colleagues, while also developing new and honing existing skills as authors. Moreover, compensation is provided for all successful candidates. 

Join us in enriching the educational landscape of laboratory medicine and supporting the professional development of our members.

For more information please select from the following options:

The IFCC's Task Force on Outcome Studies in Laboratory Medicine (TF-OSLM) is seeking research proposals for studies evaluating the impact of laboratory testing on healthcare outcomes.

Study proposals should seek to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and impact of new and/or commonly available medical laboratory tests and/or laboratory information on patient care outcomes in clinical practice. It is crucial for the proposed study to link the laboratory testing insights to patient management, and improvements/changes in clinical outcomes.

Strategic Objectives
To promote directed research evaluating the role of laboratory medicine on clinical outcomes
To build awareness and understanding with regards to the critical role laboratory medicine plays in healthcare outcomes

Timeline
Release date: June 25, 2024
Application deadline: October 1, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST
Award notification: December 20, 2024

For further information, including how to apply,  please click to: https://pub-180a8d00f517477ba49634e6b2b147e3.r2.dev/2024/06/2024-Website-info.pdf

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Clinical Advisor to join our Global Health Workforce Project which aims to improve training and service provision in Chemical Pathology across Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. This important volunteer role will provide strategic and specialty advice to the Project Board which includes representatives of our project partnersthe National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Aga Khan University in Kenya and the Association for Laboratory Medicine. The project is funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care and coordinated by The Tropical Health Education Trust (THET).

Role Overview:

As a Clinical Advisor, you will be a chemical pathologist clinical biochemist College Fellow and:

• Attend monthly and bi-monthly Project Board meetings to discuss project progress.
• Respond to requests for specialist advice and assistance between meetings, including advising about individuals that may be able to be approached to support aspects of the project.
• Provide expert guidance to enhance the quality of chemical pathology training and service provision in relation to the project aims.

Commitment:

• The appointment is until January 31, 2025, coinciding with the project's closure.
• As a guide it is anticipated that one day of your time will be required per month
• It is not expected that you will need to travel internationally.

Learn more about what the role entails and about the project by visiting our website. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please submit an expression of interest by midnight Friday 19 July. For any queries, please contact [email protected]

Best wishes
International Team (overseeing the GHWP project on behalf of the College