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| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 2nd, 2007 9:37 PM |
| Biomedical Scientist Sometimes known as medical laboratory scientific officers (MLSOs), biomedical scientists carry out tests on samples of tissue and body fluids to support doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in diagnosing disease and monitoring the treatment of patients. The work usually involves specialisation in one of the following areas: Clinical Chemistry - analysing blood and other biological materials to help with the diagnosis of metabolic diseases, toxicological studies and the monitoring of therapy. You might use chemical reagents, enzymes, radioisotopes and antibodies to detect abnormal chemical concentrations in the body. Cytology - preparing and looking at samples of cellular material collected from almost any part of the body, especially screening cervical smears. Haematology - studying the morphology and physiology of blood. You might use automated instruments to enumerate blood cells and haemoglobin, microscopy to identify normal and abnormal cells and radioisotope and enzyme-linked techniques to measure vitamins. Histopathology - processing samples of tissue from surgical operations and autopsies. Tissue sections are cut and stained so that cellular structures and detail can be visualised under a light microscope. Immunology - investigating abnormalities and disturbances of the immune system associated with, for example, bacterial and viral infections, parasitic infestations, allergy, malignant and autoimmune diseases and immunological deficiencies. Medical Microbiology - isolating disease-causing micro-organisms by culturing specimens on suitable media or in susceptible living cells; testing samples of milk, water and foodstuffs to ensure their fitness for human consumption; seeking the most suitable antibiotics for bacterial infections. Transfusion science - working in hospital blood banks and the blood transfusion service to identify individual blood groups and test for compatibility of donors’ blood with that of patients. Virology - detecting viruses such as herpes simplex, influenza and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and those causing, for example, infantile gastroenteritis and neonatal bronchiolitis. Biomedical scientists sometimes work in laboratories outside the health service, where their duties can include carrying out routine tests on food, water and animal or forensic samples. Entry level Most trainee biomedical scientists enter with an honours degree in biomedical science or other UK biomedical science qualification approved by the Health Professions Council. Graduates with other relevant science degrees, such as animal physiology, biochemistry, human biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics or zoology, can take an accredited ‘top up’ postgraduate certificate or diploma. Admission to a relevant degree normally requires at least A level/Advanced Higher/Higher in biology and chemistry, together with GCSE/S grade passes at A-C/1-3 in mathematics and English. It is occasionally possible to start work as a trainee biomedical scientist with A levels or equivalent in life sciences, if you can find an employer willing to offer financial support and time off to study for a degree on a part-time basis. Making the grade You must be state registered with the Health Professions Council before you can be employed in a qualified grade of Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer in a pathology or biomedical laboratory in or serving the National Health Service. To register, you must follow your approved degree with a minimum of one year’s in-service training in an approved laboratory, assessed by a logbook and an oral examination. The practical experience needed for state registration can alternatively be incorporated into a relevant sandwich degree course. Once state registered, you should continue to update your skills as laboratory techniques develop and as research paves the way for new applications of science and medicine. You may study part-time for an MSc, which can lead to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science. You could also train in management techniques. Personal qualities Bearing in mind that patients’ lives might depend on your skills, you must have a responsible and mature approach to your work, with a genuine concern for the welfare and well-being of other people and a desire to contribute to patient care and treatment. The work demands practical skills, accuracy and attention to detail, together with the ability to follow set procedures and to work efficiently with sophisticated and complex equipment. You must be able to work well both as part of a team and on your own. Looking ahead Biomedical scientists learn skills and gain qualifications that can be transferred all over the UK and can be recognised worldwide. Long-term career prospects might include research, management, teaching or specialised laboratory work. As a biomedical scientist in the UK, you would most likely be employed by the National Health Service or a private sector laboratory, although you could also be involved with organisations such as the National Blood Authority, which provides support to hospital blood banks, or the Blood Transfusion Service. Some biomedical scientists work for the Medical Research Council, carrying out research in the medical and biological sciences to help preserve health and combat and control disease. There are also opportunities to use your training and skills in healthcare posts and projects around the world. You might choose to become involved with voluntary work in developing countries on behalf of international bodies such as the World Health Organisation and Voluntary Service Overseas. Alternative suggestions If you like the idea of applying your scientific knowledge in the area of biomedical science, you might also consider training as a clinical biochemist, food scientist, forensic scientist, pharmacist or pharmacologist. Take-home pay There are currently in the NHS four grades for qualified biomedical scientists (MLSOs) and one trainee grade: Trainee MLSO This is the grade for people to complete in-service training having obtained or while studying for an approved degree. The maximum period of time spent in this grade is dependent on the length of training specified. Salary: from £11,958 to £13,397 MLSO 1 This newly qualified grade involves the performance of basic laboratory work. More experienced officers may take charge of a section of work or supervise unqualified staff. Salary: from £16,302 to £22,307 MLSO 2 This grade is for staff performing complex laboratory work requiring particular initiative or for staff in technical charge of smaller departments. Usually, you would be required to gain higher-level qualifications such as Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Salary: from £20,622 to £29,355 MLSO 3 Those involved in highly skilled individual work on complex examinations or those who take technical charge of the operations of a larger department will usually be on this grade. Salary: from £26,097 to £33,021 MLSO 4 Usually MLSO 4s are in overall technical charge of organising the work of a group of pathology departments or large department, or make major individual contributions that involve the application and/or development of specialised techniques. They may also work in higher levels of pathology management. Salary: From £30,530 to £38,628 Advanced Practitioner Salary: from £38,628 to £50,833 There are additional allowances for people working in and around London. You should note that the Government is about to introduce an entirely new pay system, based on an assessment of job functions known as Agenda for Change. Salaries in the private sector are often linked to NHS scales, but may be higher. As a new entrant to the profession, you will be expected to maintain a professional portfolio to provide evidence of specialist and higher specialist training. This will be vital when you seek promotion to a higher pay band. Effects Working conditions are also under review as part of the Agenda for Change exercise mentioned above. The most likely outcome is that all staff will work a 37.5-hour week from October 2007, with some shift working on a rota basis to provide 24-hour cover in support of clinical services. Generally speaking, you may have to work some unsocial hours as a biomedical scientist but you should not be required to put in an excessive number of hours in any working week. Sources of information Institute of Biomedical Science : www.ibms.org ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 2nd, 2007 9:37 PM |
| spot the difference ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 2nd, 2007 9:38 PM |
| One is a trained monkey and the other is an educated professional. ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 2nd, 2007 9:38 PM |
| lynne stated that she was an MLSO ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 2nd, 2007 9:49 PM |
| Name: lynnie • Date: 05/18/2007 12:59:38 This is my choice a.s i can hardley go back to work full time now can iWith a 3 year child to look after,besides at the momnet they have no jobs as a mslo in the lab,i want to go back to work and i am happy to do this job. so stuff you! = ↑ |
| Name: The Jangler | Date: Jun 2nd, 2007 9:59 PM |
| snowflakes,why do you care so much? Do you want a gold medal? BLAH,BLAH,BLAH,BLAH! ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 2nd, 2007 10:07 PM |
| Nicola - a 19 year old girl is getting involved with talking to this person and she trusts her. Nicola is experiencing problems at the moment and is having a difficult time. Do you think that lynne is the right kind of person to trust with your problems and difficulties? Sure, it's up to Nicola - she can choose her own friends, but she's only young and seems unaware of what she might be getting in to. I am attempting to demonstrate to Nicola that her so-called 'friend' has been lying to her and is untrustworthy. Nicola might be wise not to trust lynne with her problems and emotions. ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 2nd, 2007 10:11 PM |
| MLSO, I ask ya.......ridiculous. ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 7:44 AM |
| bump for Nicola ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 9:10 AM |
| bump for Nicola. ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 9:11 AM |
| BUMP FOR POOR NICOLA.........YA SPILL YA PROBLEMS OUT TO SOMEBODY AND LOOK WHAT THEY DO TO YA.......IT'S F*CKING SICK!!!!!!!!!!! ↑ |
| Name: SLUSHIE | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 9:12 AM |
| i think that nicola will still try and find a way to explain this ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 9:13 AM |
| Nicola doesn't need this kind of sh*t. I feel sorry for her. ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 9:15 AM |
| Don't worry Nicola. It'll be okay. Just be careful that's all. I'll give you whatever advice I can about anything. I've been through the family court system and had a lot of challenges in my life also. Every problem can be overcome. Just be careful, that's all. ↑ |
| Name: Nicolaaa | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 9:33 AM |
| thanks ↑ |
| Name: Nicolaaa | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 9:50 AM |
| this is what we have said to eachother since this friends reuntied thing was posted. Im going to delete our last names and email addresses though ]From: Lynne ] ]To: Nicola ] ]Subject: Re: Im hurt ]Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 01:22:03 -0700 (PDT) ] ]Your hurt? ] Im hurt that you would take there word over mine,everything i told you was true nicola,i guess that you just cant make friends online. ] ]Nicola ] wrote: ] ]I dont know. Im confused. I really dont know what to think. I gave you a ]chance and...told you so much, not everything, but SO MUCH. and you were a ]fake... ] ]out of decesny...im not going to share any of your information, your ]illness...anything about you. I'm a nice girl...im not a bitch at all. ] ]i just wish i wasnt so gullible and vulnerable. ↑ |
| Name: Nicolaaa | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 9:51 AM |
| read bottom up. lol ↑ |
| Name: Nicolaaa | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 10:37 AM |
| xs ↑ |
| Name: atomic snowflake | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 10:39 AM |
| okay Nicola. There's lots of genuine people out there, but also some nasty skank ass fakes. There are many people here who are genuine - the majority are I think and people here will offer support and advice to you. Don't lose hope over your situation. Every problem has a solution. ↑ |
| Name: Nicolaaa | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 11:06 AM |
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| Name: Nicolaaa | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 11:42 AM |
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| Name: Nicolaaa | Date: Jun 3rd, 2007 3:35 PM |
| up (again) ↑ |
