The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to increase their involvement in the BSG and be part of the Clinical Services and Standards Committee (CSSC).

Applications are now open for the prestigious role of BSG Clinical Guidelines Lead, succeeding the current Guidelines Lead, Dr Elizabeth Bird-Lieberman. The Deputy Lead role is from October 2025 – June 2027, with the post holder going on to become the Lead for 2 years, from June 2027 – June 2029. The BSG Clinical Guidelines Lead is a key member of the CSSC and a member of the BSG Council as well as a welcome and pivotal member of the Gut Editorial Board. The Gut Associate Editor role is particularly interesting and involves close liaison with the Gut Editorial team in coordinating the development and review process of high-quality Guidelines submitted to be considered for publication in Gut.

"This post provides a fantastic opportunity to be involved with the important work of guideline development, and the Gut associate editor role provides a great additional facet. The work is really interesting and enjoyable, and not too onerous!"

This is a principal leadership role leading on BSG Guidelines and BSG Guidance.

For informal discussions or questions about the role, please email Dr Elizabeth Bird-Lieberman at [email protected].

The BSG believes that equity of opportunity is of fundamental importance for everyone involved in our organisation. We welcome and actively seek to recruit individuals to our activities regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or working pattern. The BSG aims to encourage diversity of membership in all committees, senior roles and staff.

Further information and a job description are available here. Please upload a brief CV (2 pages max.) and a statement of application detailing why you would like to be appointed to the role in the below application form.

Applications will close at midnight on Friday 26th September 2025. Interviews by a panel of officers, including a Council member, will take place virtually on Friday 17th October 2025 between 09.00-13.00.