Chair:

Dr Reem Elfeky

Members:

Professor Thushan de Silva, Prof. Alex Richter, Dr Soonie Patel, Dr Fiona Dignan, Dr Anjum Khan, Prof. Paul Health, Prof. John Snowden, Dr Kim Orchard, Dr Andrew Clark, Prof. Roderick Skinner

Summary:

The BSBMTCT Vaccination and Infections sub-committee was formed in mid-2019 following discussions and with support from the NHSE BMT CRG and lead commissioner, Anthony Nolan and BSBMTCT with a view to the development of a harmonised UK guideline and/or policy on vaccination in the HSCT setting. The guideline has been in development over a series of meetings. The recent availability of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 is an important additional consideration and there are plans to extend the committee to include appropriate representation and expertise.

Terms of Reference:

Vaccinations Sub-Committee Terms of Reference_09Jan2023

Publications:

BSBMTCT vaccination guidance- updated 06.05.2026

Anthony Nolan GP funding for the delivery of post-transplant vaccinations (England)

BSBMTCT SARS-CoV-2 vaccination statement_04Apr2024

BSBMTCT SARS-CoV-2 vaccination statement_01Aug2023

2023 update on vaccination policy for HSCT population

JCVI-Shingrix-vaccination-for-stem-cell-transplant-recipients-Joint-Statement-December-2022

Papers:

Colton H,…de Silva TI. Greater preservation of SARS-CoV-2 neutralising antibody responses following the ChAdOx1-S (AZD1222) vaccine compared with mRNA vaccines in haematopoietic cell transplant recipients. Br J Haematol. 2024 Nov 17. doi: 10.1111/bjh.19874

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.