BSBMTCT subcommittee for Infections and Vaccination- Open call for junior doctors- shape national guidelines (Unfunded Role)

The British Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BSBMTCT) is seeking enthusiastic dedicated junior doctors to join its Infection and Vaccination subcommittee. We are looking for a junior doctor with an interest in immunology, infectious disease, bone marrow transplant/cell therapy , who want to move beyond the standard care and directly influence national guidance- for both paediatrics and adult patients.

This is an unfunded , voluntary position- but what it offers your career is invaluable.

 Why join us?

 CV standout: Contribute to national guidelines and research outputs.

Mentorship: Work directly with senior consultants in BMT, ID, and immunology.

Networking: Join the UK’s leading cell therapy and transplant society.

Portfolio evidence: Excellent for academic / specialist application portfolios (e.g., ST3, GRID, PhD applications).

Paediatric & adult focus: Gain experience across both age spectrums.

What you’ll do:

1. Help develop infection prevention and vaccination guidelines for post-transplant / cell therapy patients.
2. Support subcommittee-led research and audits.
3. Attend 4–6 virtual meetings per year (plus working group tasks).

We’re looking for junior doctors who:

1. Have a training background or strong interest in immunology, ID, or BMT.
2. Are self-motivated and keen to contribute to national-level work.
3. Understand this is unfunded (no honorarium or travel expenses) – but a high-yield professional opportunity.

How to apply:

 Send a brief CV, recommendation letter from your supervisor or departmental lead together with a short paragraph on your interest to: [reem.elfeky@gosh.nhs.uk]

Deadline: [16.06.2026]

Please note: This is an unfunded activity. Junior doctors are welcome to use this role for training portfolio purposes.