Vacancies

We're seeking expressions of interest from all members for the position of BSSH EDI Lead (March 2026 - February 2029)

The post holder will play an important role in continuing to develop equity, diversity and inclusion within the culture of the Society as well as further embedding good EDI practice across BSSH activities. The full role profile, which also details the application process, can be found HERE

Click the link below to complete the expression of interest form.

Please ensure you have submitted your application by 9:00am Monday 9th February 2026. 

Expression of interest form

We are excited to invite our Fellows to nominate candidates for the role of BSSH President in 2029.

When considering your nomination, please reflect on the following:

✅Their professional standing
✅Their contribution to BSSH
✅Their impact on hand surgery nationally and internationally
✅Commitment to diversity
✅The balance between plastic and orthopaedic surgeons (historical breakdown included at the end of this email)

📅To submit your nomination, please complete the form below by 09:00 on Monday, 9 February 2026.

Before submitting your nomination, you'll need to 

✍️Ensure your candidate has agreed to stand for election
📝Provide a short synopsis explaining why you are nominating them

Once nominated, candidates will receive an application form. All eligible applications will be reviewed by BSSH Officers, Trustees, and Council members, with potential shortlisting and interviews. A closed vote will follow using single transferable voting methodology via secure electronic voting software.

The successful candidate will then be proposed to voting BSSH members at the next AGM for election as President in 2029, on the recommendation of Council.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

Job Description, Role and Duties of the BSSH President

The BSSH ICHS Organising Committee is excited to recruit two new members for a three‑year term, running from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029.

We are inviting applications for one plastic surgeon and one orthopaedic surgeon to join the Committee and help shape the future of hand surgery education. 

Deadline for applications: Monday 23 February 2026.

Who we're looking for:

Applicants should:

• Have 3+ years’ experience as a Consultant
• Show strong enthusiasm for education
• Be available for the 18 June 2026 meeting

What the role involves

The Committee meets twice yearly in Manchester, ahead of the January/February and June Instructional Courses. Members will:

• Help plan and deliver the courses taking place during their term
• Attend all meetings and Instructional Courses
• Chair sessions and contribute cases
• Lead one of the following areas:
  • Course promotion
  • Industry sponsorship
  • Digital feedback system
  • Coordinating faculty dinners and accommodation

What You’ll Gain

Being part of the Organising Committee is rewarding, collaborative, and professionally enriching. The Instructional Courses play a vital role in developing trainees and in supporting consultants with ongoing CPD.

Full description and application form

3 year tenure: January 2027-Dec 2029

(with period of remote mentorship for your successor)

3 vacancies will be available on the Hand Diploma Committee from Jan 2027.

The Committee requests expressions of interest from BSSH Associate or Fellow Members who would like to be considered.

The Committee comprises a Chair, 8 module leads (elected members), the Internal Advisor to the programme and the Diploma Coordinator.

The remit of the Diploma Committee is to develop and refine the postgraduate courses in Hand Surgery; these comprise the Diploma in Hand Surgery and the Masters in Hand Surgery. The courses are delivered by the BSSH in partnership with the University of Manchester.

Committee activities include the writing, moderating and collating of materials for the annual diploma examination. In addition, the committee shall ensure compliance with the regulations and quality assurance standards of the University.

At present we are looking for people to take over responsibility for:

• Module 1: Basic Science & Rehabilitation
• Module 2: Skin, Soft Tissue & Infection
• Module 3: Fractures, Injury & Instability

Membership incurs a considerable commitment of time and effort for planned events and for tasks that are to be completed at home. Attendance at the Committee days is essential to ensure a balance of specialities and expertise.

Duties include:

1. Attending 3 full-day committee meetings (usually in Birmingham). These dates are usually provided 12-18 months in advance and there is opportunity to swap with other members if dates clash. We often have a short pre-exam evening Zoom meeting as well.
2. Allocated “homework” to prepare questions for each committee meeting e.g. refining previous MCQ/EMQ/Skills stations or devising original material to present to Committee. Developing examination materials including the donation of supporting information such as clinical images or radiographs and providing input for exam logistics and planning.
3. If not already: Qualifying as an examiner for the Diploma (applicable if you have been a substantive consultant for 5 years or more and have completed the 1 day FRCS examiners course)
4. Attend the Diploma Exam as an examiner or observer, if eligible, which runs for 2.5 days over a Wed/Thursday/Friday once a year in Birmingham

We are organising for there to be a period of remotely delivered mentorship with outgoing committee members in order to ensure quality and improve consistency as well as handover. This will be for 6-12 months.

The following credentials are required:

1. Membership of the BSSH
2. Substantive Senior Clinical post
3. A demonstrable interest in education and training
4. An enthusiasm to actively participate in the duties detailed above
5. It is essential that you have the ability to commit the necessary time to meetings, the exam and allocated workstreams.*
6. Further credit is given for any past or existing involvement in the delivery of the Diploma.

* Professional leave and SPA time may need to be agreed in advance with your clinical managers unless you are using your own free time. We suggest that Diploma duties comprise 48hrs per year of private study (“homework”), 3 days of Professional Leave for meetings and 2.5 days of Professional Leave for examining + associated travel time per year.

We provide a yearly letter for your appraisal detailing these figures.

If you are interested being considered for membership of the Diploma Committee, please complete your application by 9am Wednesday 25^th March 2026.

Please do not feel daunted by this form – no-one is expected to be able to complete every box. Please contact me directly at diploma.director@bssh.ac.uk if you require further information or alternatively contact any of the committee members listed on the BSSH website.

I can assure you that, despite the hard work, the Diploma Committee is an enjoyable and fruitful experience. I would highly recommend it and look forward to receiving your application and welcoming new members onto the committee.

Applications will be formally considered by committee at the beginning of April with anticipation you will attend the 17^th of June 2026 meeting in person to start a period of mentorship for a start in January 2027.

Mark Brewster

Chair Diploma and Masters Committee

Apply Here