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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. 

Speakers are invited to apply to represent the BSH at the following conference

Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Hematology and Research (ESHR), Cairo. 29-30 October 2025 (TBC).
The organisers request a speaker with expertise in Challenges in the diagnosis and management of rare anaemias. The selected speaker will also be invited to visit university and hospital facilities to network with scientists and clinicians.

If you are interested to apply, please contact our Volunteer Support Officer, Asia Parvez.

Deadline: Friday 2 May, 2025.

Eligibility: you must be a BSH member to apply

The Early Careers Forum is currently seeking a Chair.

The Chair will ensure that it fulfils its responsibilities to work in partnership with the Board and staff to achieve the society’s charitable aims.

The Chair will lead the Early Careers Forum in navigating their strategic aims, and the successful execution of relevant projects. 

Please see the role description for more information.

If you are interested to apply, please email your CV to our Volunteer Support Officer, Asia Parvez.

Deadline: 17:00 on Friday 16 May, 2025.

The new Digital Pathology Task Force, which sits under the Laboratory Special Interest Group, welcomes applications to fill a number of vacancies.

Task Force members will play a key role in shaping and advancing its strategic goals, helping to drive innovation, support decision-making and enhancing the use of digital pathology within haematology. Members will be haematologists or healthcare scientists, with at least one trainee.

The strategic aims of the Task Force are as follows:

• Appraisal of current technology and evidence
• Data collection and experience sharing
• Development of research into digital pathology in haematology
• Development of national guidelines
• Enhancement of educational resources

Members are expected to attend two meetings per year, either remotely or in person. The time commitment is variable depending on level of involvement.

Members will serve a term of three years, with the option of a second term should the Task Force continue in its original format. Download the role description.

Deadline: 29 May 2025

Eligibility: you must be a BSH member to apply

Apply to join the Digital Haematology Task Force.

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.

Closing date for applications is Friday 30th May, 2025. 

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.

Closing date for applications is Friday 30th May, 2025 at 17:00.

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

Role

As an Education Committee member, you will assist the committee in developing and achieving its strategic goals. Committee members contribute new ideas and skills to help develop and deliver the educational outputs at BSH, encouraging innovation and progressing educational for Haematology professionals.

The strategic aims of the Committee are as follows:

• To enable multi-professional education and development in all areas of haematology
• To work with relevant partners to influence and highlight the education and science of haematology
• To enhance showcasing of the best training and education at BSH-related meetings and publications
• To promote and advance knowledge transfer in haematology

The Education Committee oversees the education programme at BSH. This includes programme development and delivery of the face-to-face/online event and education programmes, writing MCQs based on published BSH guidelines, including accepting Special Interest Group (SIG) education or partnering proposals where compliant as well as feeding into the future direction of education at BSH.  

Responsibilities 

Actively contribute to education committee’s outputs including:

• Leading, organising, delivering and evaluating BSH educational events across the year
• Developing and reviewing educational resources on the BSH website
• Scoring ASM annual prizes such as the crucible prize, undergraduate prize and student communications prize.
• Attending all meetings where possible.
• Prepare for the meeting by reviewing the agenda, papers, and email communications before it takes place. Consider the points you want to raise.
• Actively participate in the meeting by listening to others, contributing positively to the discussion, and providing concise feedback.
• Draw attention to potential conflicts of interest that may arise during the meeting.
• Maintain confidentiality whenever necessary.
• Ensure you are actively contributing to the progress of projects between committee meetings.

 Desirable attributes

• Strong background or interest within the field of medical education
• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills

 Time Commitment 

• The appointment is for three years (renewable once)
• 6 meetings a year, 3 of which will be face to face and 3 online.
• Contribution outside of meetings including chairing in person or online courses, developing education programmes and reviewing resources.

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 this applications is Friday 30th May, 2025 at 17:00.

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