BTS invites applications for the position of Chair of the Workforce Committee, to take over from Dr Daniel Smith following his term of office. This important role has a three-year term from November 2026 to November 2029, and the successful candidate will become a Trustee of the Society serving on the BTS Board.
The Chair leads a UK-wide multi-professional committee that oversees work on flexible working, workforce data and integrated care models across nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy and medicine in support of one of the key BTS strategic priorities: workforce. It's a key role within the Board.
Application deadline: 11:59pm on Monday 10 August 2026
How to apply
Applications for this role should be sent by email to sally.welham@brit-thoracic.org.uk.
Please include send a brief statement of around 250 words outlining your suitability for the role, plus a short CV (2-3 pages). You must be a BTS member to volunteer for this role.
Interviews will be conducted by Teams during late August/early September.
Enquiries about the role are welcome - please contact Sally Welham in the first instance.
From Daniel Smith, Chair of the Workforce and Service Development Committee:
"Chairing this committee has been a fantastic experience, working with a brilliant and diverse team to deliver proactive projects with a national impact, including Professional Development Frameworks and workforce publications, and understanding our resident doctor challenges. Representing the committee on the BTS Board has also given me further appreciation of the outstanding work that happens across the Society, and I would 100% encourage anyone with an interest in improving respiratory services and supporting the community to apply."
