31 January 2020
We're looking for new committee members to help us deliver our strategic aims. If you'd like to use your skills or expertise on one of our committees, nominations for vacant posts are now open, closing Friday 21 February at 5pm.
Committee vacancies
We have several committees that focus on different areas of work, such as policy, service improvement, delivering the annual conference and our educational programme. Joining one of these committees mean that you will get to contribute to exciting projects that make a real difference.
Clink on the links below to find out more about what each committee does and the roles available within each committee.
Registers Committee
Chair Elect: responsible for leading and guiding the committee and society to achieve its aims. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the patient registers. Chairs training will be provided to the successful applicant.
4x Committee members: works with the Chair and supports them to achieve committee aims, providing an independent perspective on registers and research.
Heberden Committee
Chair Elect: has a key role in advancing knowledge and practice in rheumatology, working with the committee to develop the programme for the annual conference. Candidates should have experience of being involved in organising large scientific events. Chairs training will be provided to the successful applicant.
5x Committee members: applications from nurses are strongly encouraged, as are applications from non-clinical scientists. Similarly, we are seeking applications from members from the devolved nations.
Clinical Affairs Committee
1x Committee member: will work with the Chair and support them to achieve the aims of the committee. May be responsible for responding to external consultations under the direction of the Chair.
Education Committee
3x Committee members: applications from all members are welcome, particularly from nurses or colleagues working in the devolved nations. It is essential that anyone applying for a position on the Education Committee can demonstrate a track record of delivering rheumatology education.
Specialist section vacancies
We have three specialist sections to represent our trainee members, nurses and health professionals, and those working in paediatric and adolescent rheumatology. Joining one of these committees means you get to influence the purpose of the society and leave a legacy in rheumatology.
Trainees Committee
BSPAR Section Council
Conference Officer: attends Heberden Committee meetings and ensures BSPAR Section Council is kept updated with actions and progress
Clinical Affairs Officer: represents BSPAR Section Council at Clinical Affairs Committee meetings and provides updates on topics relating to policy and clinical affairs
Education Officer: attends all Education Committee meetings, as well as BSPAR Section Council meetings. Includes taking the lead in the delivery of at least one workstream, and attending face to face courses, conferences or fellowships.
BHPR Section Council
Conference Officer: responsible for the BHPR stream at annual conference, attends Heberden Committee meetings as a consequence, and keeps BHPR Section Council updated with actions and progress.
Clinical Affairs Officer: represents BHPR at Clinical Affairs Committee meetings and updates BHPR Section Council on topics relating to policy and clinical affairs.
Board and council vacancies
The members of the Board set the strategic direction of the society’s work and Council representatives are responsible for supporting our members at a regional level; these posts are great for developing leadership skills.
Board of Trustees
Treasurer Elect
Council
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Regional Chair for North West
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Regional Chair for East of England
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Regional Chair for London North West
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Regional Chair for London South
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Regional Chair for London Central and North East
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Regional Chair for West Midlands
UK Engage conduct the elections on our behalf and you can submit your nominations below.
For any technical queries regarding your nomination, please contact Stuart Whittaker at UK Engage, or for any other related queries, please contact our Governance Manager on 0207 842 0913.
We strongly advise all applicants to discuss their intention to stand for elections with their employers in the first instance. The time you will need to carry out the duties of the posts, including meeting attendance, differs for each position but we are committed to helping successful applicants secure time away from their practice.
Submit your nominations