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BSH is seeking to appoint two volunteers to come and join our Communications Committee. We are looking for two volunteers with specific interest in recruiting a volunteer from a nursing background and one volunteer from an Allied Health Care Professional role.

The Communications Committee helps support the development and implementation of the BSH communications strategy as well as helping BSH staff on relevant and informative content for the society’s communications channels.

The role requires you to join our committee meetings that happen roughly once a quarter. These are usually a hybrid mixture so can be joined online or in person via our BSH London office.

This is an ideal opportunity to help play your part in shaping the direction of the BSH and is a great way to advance your career in the haematology specialty.  We particularly encourage a range of applications so that the committee is a reflective of the diverse area of haematology.

To apply for the role please fill in this form

Closing date for applications is January 2. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact [email protected]

The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee is seeking to recruit two committee members.

The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for reviewing and overseeing the financial management of the BSH. As part of its responsibilities, it will examine the Society's financial strategy and budget and make recommendations to the Trustee Board.

The committee assess the performance of the project against the budget and agree upon and monitor action plans where remedial measures are required.

They also review expenditure on new initiatives, identify priorities, and recommend reserve levels.

The committee also reviews the charity's investment principles, policy, attitude to financial risk, and asset allocation strategy. They also oversee the external audit process, review auditor performance, and obtain professional advice. 

Time Commitment:

• The Committee meets four times a year. These are usually virtual so can be joined online.
• The post will be a 3-year term, with the possibly of renewal for a 2nd term.

For more information on this post please view the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee member role description.

How to Apply: 

If you are interested in applying for this post, please apply here stating your interest, skills and experience that you could bring to the committee.

Closing date for applications is Monday 6^th January 2025 at 5pm.

If you experience any difficulties applying or have questions about this vacancy, please contact the committee administrator by emailing [email protected] 

The BSH Research and Grants Committee welcomes applications to fill a Vice-Chair vacancy on the committee. This committee meets two to three times a year. It supervises the BSH grants programme by overseeing appropriate governance and procedures, including reviewing applications, awarding grants and proposing ideas for new grants. It also works to enhance and promote the best science in British haematology with the Chair of the Research and Grants Committee representing the committee on the Annual Scientific Meeting Programme Committee.

The Vice-Chair will have a term until 30/05/2026 when the expectation is they will then step up into the Chair role when the current Chair completes their term. 

This committee is specifically looking for a Vice-Chair with expertise in Haemostasis and Thrombosis, General Haematology or Transfusion as the committee is under-represented in these areas. The Vice-Chair must be a BSH member at consultant level, or a higher specialist trainee within two years of completion of training or other haematology professional of equivalent seniority.

For more information on this view the role description.

If you are interested in joining the committee, please complete this webform stating your interest, skills and experience that you could bring to the committee.

The deadline for submitting your applications is 6 January 2025 at 5pm.

If you experience any difficulties or have questions about this vacancy, please contact the committee administrator by emailing [email protected]

The BSH Global Speakers task force is accepting applications for the BSH Global Speakers scheme. This scheme aims to form collaborative partnerships between the BSH and haematology societies in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), for sharing knowledge and expertise.

Find out more.

The Haemostasis and Thrombosis Task Force is seeking to recruit a nurse member. The Task Force is primarily responsible for Guidelines and the setting of standards relating to haemostasis and thrombosis.

The Task Force meets 4 times a year.  The membership is initially for 3 years; renewable for a 2^nd term.  

Current members include clinicians or scientists with an active interest in haemostasis and thrombosis. New members are recruited to maintain a breadth of expertise from different disciplines, which includes nurses/pharmacists.

The role will include: 

• Making recommendations for new Guidelines 
• Contributing to the writing of new Guidelines and the review or update of existing Guidelines 

Essential Criteria:

• Nurse with an interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis; working in a hospital setting in the NHS.
• Must be a BSH member.

Desirable Criteria: 

• Track record of contributing to the writing of guidelines, protocols or setting of standards. 

• Able to demonstrate a specialist interest in haemostasis and thrombosis. 

How to Apply: Please send your CV and a Cover Letter to the BSH Guidelines Team ([email protected]).

Deadline for Applications: Friday 31 January 2025