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Chair of Research Committee (Jan 2027- Dec 2030) - Deadline 15th May

Expressions of interest are invited for the post of:

Chair, Research Committee (Jan 2027- Dec 2030)

This position is appointed by Council for a Term of Office of 4 years.  The Chair is an Ex-Officio Member of Council and is expected to report to all Council meetings and to attend Council meetings at least twice a year.

The Chair should be a full member of BSSH and will have served on a BSSH committee. Interviews will be held if there is more than one candidate.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 15th May 2026

Purpose of the Committee

  1. To advance and facilitate high quality Research involving the membership of the BSSH
  2. To involve the broad BSSH membership in Research
  3. To fulfill the Research aims of the Society
  4. Help deliver scientific programme of BSSH meeting
  5. To oversee and award BSSH research grants
  6. To develop guidelines for common hand conditions.

Committee Composition

  • The President (1 Year)
  • The Honorary Secretary (3 years)
  • The Honorary Treasurer (5 years)
  • The Chair (4 years)
  • 6 Elected Committee Members

By Invitation:

  • RCS Surgical Specialty Lead (Hand Surgery)
  • PPI Representative
  • Audit Committee Representative
  • BAHT Representative

Meetings

The Committee formally meets 2 times a year. Other ad-hoc meetings may be organized by the Chair and committee membership. 

The Chair also attends (and organizes) interviews for short-listed candidates for research grants when necessary.

Research Targets (Summary)

  • Broadly encourage research emphasising the breadth of Hand Surgery
  • Be guided by the JLA priority setting
  • Open Research Committee membership to Associates with research aspirations
  • Hold research days before BSSH meetings once a year

Continue support for:

  • BSSH RCS SSL Research Champions
  • BSSH Fellowships to support of PhD projects
  • Pump-priming grants

Targets:

  • At least one multicentre evaluation of service/year
  • One guideline updated or produced within the next 4 years
  • Support at least two research grant applications to major funders (i.e. NIHR) during the next 4 years supported by BSSH

 

Members wishing to express an interest in this position should submit there application before

9am 15th May 2026.

Apply Here

 

 

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