Applications are now open for the role of BSG Deputy Chair Training from October 2025, succeeding Dr Katie Clark, who became Chair in June 2025. The Deputy Chair role is from October 2025 – June 2027, with the post holder going on to become the Chair for 2 years, from June 2027 – June 2029.

For informal discussions or questions about the role, please email Dr Katie Clark at [email protected].

The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Training Committee is a forum for discussion on the training needs of Specialist Registrars in medical gastroenterology. It aims to coordinate discussion between professional bodies with an interest and make recommendations. As one of the Higher Committees, the Training Committee has a Deputy Chair who will succeed the Chair and ensure continuity of work and delivery of the committee’s strategy. In addition to supporting the Chair to facilitate the National Introduction Day, within the Training Committee, there is also the opportunity to lead on other projects. One key role of the Deputy Chair is to steer the New Consultants Advisory Group - a subsection of the Training Committee and one that is continuing to grow and develop. In addition, you will be expected to attend meetings for both the BSG and Specialist Advisory Committee in Gastroenterology (SAC) and take an active role within the awarding panels for both the Barbers’ Company Award for Trainees in Gastroenterology and Dame Parveen Kumar Award for Education and Training. The role is an opportunity to develop greater understanding of wider policy relating to training and identify ways to ensure that this is delivered in the most equitable way to all of those pursuing what remains an incredibly exciting specialty.

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 Thursday 9th October 2025. Interviews by a panel of officers, Council members and Trustees will take place virtually on Thursday 30th October 2025 between 13.00-17.00.