We are currently seeking new members of the HIS Trainee Committee to represent Scotland, North East England, Wales, North West England, in addition to a HSST Representative.

What would this involve?

The Trainee Committee meet 3-4 times a year online and contribute to activities such as planning and running sessions at the FIS conference, Chairing the IPC training days, reviewing training offered by HIS for Trainees and generating new ideas for support.  There are also opportunities to act as a Trainee representative on other HIS committees and guidelines working groups.

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. Traditionally this has immediately followed the training days in the year to tie into convenience for trainees getting study leave and wanting to attend the day. Trainees sometimes (x2 or x3 times a year) may be emailed by the HIS staff team or the Chair of the TC for their opinion/feedback on a HIS project.

What our current Trainee Members say:

“Joining the HIS Trainee Committee has been a great opportunity to become more involved in infection prevention and control beyond my own training and day-to-day clinical work. It has allowed me to contribute to educational initiatives, learn from colleagues with different professional and international perspectives, and engage more closely with the wider IPC community. I’ve particularly valued the opportunity to broaden my knowledge, build connections and help shape activities that support trainees and early-career professionals. I would strongly encourage trainees from all regions to get involved; diverse experiences and perspectives are incredibly valuable in IPC.” – Saied Ali, Regional Representative, Ireland

To apply

Please submit a formal email application to kate.eastmond@his.org.uk with a statement of interest, including a declaration of how long you have left before the end of training 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. In addition, please send in a summarised copy of your CV to date.

Please note we will only review your application if you fall under Scotland, North East England, Wales, & North West England.

All applications will be reviewed by the HIS Trainee Committee and HIS Council.

Deadline for applications: 09:00 on 21 October 2026.