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The Finance Committee is seeking to recruit two committee members.

The Finance 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 second term.

For more information on this post please view the Finance 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.

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

The Governance Committee is seeking to recruit a committee member.

The Governance Committee maintains an overview of the Society's governance, nominations and awards. In addition, the Committee gives advice on BSH membership, oversees elections to the Board and any other elected offices, approves committee chairmanship and membership and other posts within BSH and external posts where a BSH representative is requested by another organisation. 

Time commitment

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

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.

For more information on this view please view the Governance Committee Member role description.

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

Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Special Interest Group (SIG) Vacancies:  

The BSH MDS SIG welcomes applications to fill three member vacancies on the committee for three consultants. The MDS SIG was established at the BSH in 2023 and have been building on the previous work of the former UK MDS Forum.

The MDS SIG is a key BSH network for healthcare professionals to share ideas and opinions and promote excellence in the care of MDS patients. The committee hold two educational events each year, and contribute to current MDS guidelines, as well as providing expert advice to other professional bodies such as RCPath and NICE in collaboration with the BSH.

Time Commitment:

The group meets 2 to 3 times a year and works to share expertise in MDS. Both vacancies will have a term of 3 years with the option for a second term. 

How to apply:

For more information on these vacancies, please view the role description 

If you are interested in joining the committee, please apply here stating your interest, skills and experience that you could offer. The deadline for submitting your application is 11 June 2026 at 5pm. 

The British Society for Haematology (BSH) Guidelines team is seeking to appoint two new members to the Haemostasis and Thrombosis Task Force. The vacancies are for individuals who work outside of a regional/tertiary referral centre for H&T.
 
The Task Force is responsible for developing and updating clinical guidelines, as well as addressing wider areas of importance within the UK Haemostasis and Thrombosis field. Membership offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and to contribute to national best practice.

Eligibility

• Current BSH member and employed within a UK healthcare setting (e.g. a hospital or blood establishment).
• Consultant Haematologist holding a substantive post in a UK hospital which is not a regional/specialist trust for H&T
• Track record of contributing to the writing of guidelines, protocols or setting of standards at a local, national or international level. 
• Able to demonstrate an interest in haemostasis and thrombosis. 

Time Commitment

• The Task Force meets online three times per year
• The initial term of appointment is three years

How to Apply

To express your interest, please submit your CV and a covering letter to Rita Gupta, BSH Guidelines Programme Manager, at [email protected] by 12 June 2026.

A speaker is needed for the Hematology-Blood Transfusion Society of Vietnam (HTSV) conference, taking place 26 - 27 November 2026 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The conference: 

• provides a platform for haematologists all over in Vietnam to update, discuss and share progresses and development of haematology and blood transfusion practices. 
• encourages cooperation and collaborations, expertise sharing with international scientific societies in haematology and blood transfusion.  
• encourage young researchers to study and present their work. 

The speaker topics the Society are looking for a speaker to cover can be:

• Gene Therapy for Thalassemia patients

Reason: The prevalence of Thalassemia continues to rise, as prevention programs in Vietnam have not yet reached optimal efficacy. Currently, the Thalassemia Center at National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) manages records for 6,000 patients, with approximately 3,000 patients receiving treatment annually, 40–50% of whom present with severe phenotypes (Thalassemia Major). Consequently, there is a high clinical demand for stem cell transplantation and gene therapy.

• Coagulation disorders in non-splenectomized and splenectomized Thalassemia patients

Reason: Each year, approximately 50–100 patients at the Thalassemia Center undergo splenectomy according to clinical indications. A significant proportion (15%) of patients experience thromboembolic events (thrombosis). Although NIHBT has conducted studies on these clinical characteristics, definitive correlations and specific risk factors for thrombosis in these patients have yet to be identified.

• Management of Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia (NTDT)

Reason: Patients with Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia (NTDT) have not received adequate medical attention. This group often lacks regular follow-ups and typically only presents at hospitals once complications have manifested. Therefore, there is an urgent need for more detailed clinical guidelines for this cohort, specifically regarding: indications for blood transfusion, iron chelation therapy, and monitoring of complications.

Besides the presentations at the conference, the Society is looking forward to having BSH experts to participate in several activities such as:  

• Meetings between BSH’s expert and HTSV’s executive board, NIHBT’s board of directors and doctors to discuss further cooperation and collaboration.
• Site visit of National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT).
• Case report discussion with a clinical team. 

If this role of speaker is of interest to you and you would like to support, please email your completed application form and CV to Volunteer Support Officer, Asia Parvez.

You must be a BSH Member to apply.

Deadline: Wednesday 17 June, 2026.

The South African Society of Haematology (SASH) are looking for a speaker for their meeting, taking place 17-18^th September 2026, at the University of Natal in Durban, South Africa.

The meeting will be focusing on integrated pathology and advances in pathology.

The topics they are looking to cover are:

·         Digitisation in Haematology (morphology, bone marrow slides) 

South Africa has many laboratories that are rural or district level laboratories that do not have on site pathologists, nor quick access to referring laboratories. This setting would benefit from digitisation, which is slowly being introduced in SA. 

·         Digital imaging in EQA (and/or Teaching) 

South Africa has introduced a national EQA programme for PB morphology. However, there have been quality challenges (quality, consistency of pathology) with the physical slides. This led to the use of images on a USB; however, the quality of these images and the level of testing (testing pathologists, haematology technologists or clin path technologists) have also been questioned. The public sector in SA would benefit from a haematologist with Peripheral blood morphology EQA expertise.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to support, please email your completed application form and CV to Volunteer Support Officer, Asia Parvez. 

Deadline: Wednesday 17 June, 2026.

Guy Pratt - Chair

“I feel passionately about supporting Haematology in the UK and volunteering for the British Society of Haematology is a great opportunity to do this. The governance committee overseas processes, governance and appointments within BSH committees and board. It is a great introduction to the BSH family without being time consuming.”

Patrick Keefe - Committee Member and Lay Trustee

“Being a member of the Governance Committee has been a really valuable way to understand more about the purpose and direction of the BSH. The committee is well run, and the monthly time commitment is only a couple of hours. It’s a great opportunity to see how the organisation is managed in a fair and consistent way for the benefit of all members, while also appreciating the dedication of the volunteer team. I’d recommend it as a meaningful way for both clinical and non‑clinical members to contribute."

Alison McCaig - Committee Member

“Over the past six years as a member of the Governance Committee, I have developed a strong appreciation of the behind-the-scenes work required to maintain the integrity and quality of the work of the British Society for Haematology. The role has greatly increased my understanding of the necessary governance considerations to ensure fair and thorough process in reviewing nominations for Board and Committee positions, in addition to giving me valuable insight into the ethical and legal aspects of charity and corporate governance, through work such as reviewing the BSH Regulations and Articles of Association.  The work of reviewing international membership applications has provided me with a valuable perspective on how clinical and laboratory haematology services are organised across different countries, while also reinforcing the breadth and global reach of the Society.

Serving on a BSH committee has been a meaningful way for me to contribute to, and give back to, a Society that has supported me since the beginning of my haematology training. The Governance Committee would particularly suit anyone with a strong interest in fairness and attention to detail.”