Trainee Committee Roles

Are you passionate about infection prevention and control? Do you want to shape the future of healthcare infection training and represent the voice of trainees within a leading professional society?

We are inviting applications for the roles of Chair, Vice Chair, and Regional Representatives on the HIS Trainee Committee.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of education and professional support for trainees in infection-related specialties. The committee works closely with the HIS Council and other HIS committees to ensure the perspectives of trainees are represented in society activities.

Available Positions:

• Chair (also a member of HIS Council)
• Vice Chair / Engagement representative
• Committee members – we currently have vacancies for Regional Representatives based in Scotland, London, Southwest, and the Midlands

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be current Trainee members of HIS
• Regional representative applicants should be based in Scotland, London, Southwest, or the Midlands.

What you’ll gain:

• Leadership experience in a national organisation
• Opportunities to network with senior professionals and fellow trainees
• Opportunities to chair training days and get involved in sessions at FIS conference
• A platform to make meaningful changes for current and future trainees

Don’t take our word for it, here’s what the current Chair of the Trainee Committee says:

“Being Chair of the HIS Trainee Committee has given me fantastic opportunities and experiences rarely found elsewhere, as well as the joy of working with the fantastic HIS team and the experts they support!"

Oliver Bannister, ID/MM SpR, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Term

Individual members will be recommended to Council by the Chair of the Committee for an agreed time period of up to three years, which can be extended by a further term of two years and as such, should have at least 1-2 years before their CCT date when nominated. The current members of the committee can be viewed here and the terms of reference for the committee can be viewed here. 

Time 

Time commitment for the Trainee committee is relatively small throughout the year, normally involves just three 1 - 1½ hour long meetings a year and one shorter meeting.

Application Deadline: 12 noon on 17 June 2025

To express your interest, please submit:

• A short statement (max 300 words) outlining your motivation, any relevant experience and any conflicts of interest (details of any positions you hold within another Society or Royal College).

  Your statement of interest should include what you feel you can bring to the committee and why you are interested in joining. Your self-nomination should also be supported by your educational supervisor - a short supporting email from them will suffice. 

• A brief CV (max 2 pages)
• Your current training location and CCT date

To apply or for an informal conversation please email helen.davies@his.org.uk before 12 noon on 17 June 2025.