Are you looking for a new challenge with an opportunity for a leadership role spanning national and international platforms? BIOS has two roles on our Council effective from the AGM in 2025.
Role 1 – BIOJ Editor
The British and Irish Orthptic Journal (BIOJ) is the official journal of BIOS, recognised as an authoritative resource in areas related to clinical ocular motility, visual function, amblyopia, binocular vision and strabismus. It is a fully online journal, which is both free to access and free to publish. Experience in publications of papers and as a peer reviewer are essential for the role.
Editor of BIOJ role description and person specification
Role 2 – International Orthoptic Association Representative
This role is key in developing and connecting the orthoptic profession worldwide. Effective committee and networking skills are essential for this role and an ability to travel world wide when meetings take place face to face or be flexible with virtual meetings to meet conflicting time zones.
IOA role description and person specification
How to apply
- candidates must be BIOS members and proposed by 2 full BIOS members;
- they should submit a CV with evidence to support the requirements of the role;
- they should have the support of their manager;
- prospective Representatives should be prepared to be interviewed by the honorary officers face to face or remotely by teams / zoom
- ● Where more than one candidate applies there will be an election by balloting Council members following normal BIOS election procedures.
Closing date for applications Friday 11th April 2025
Please send your applications to bios@orthoptics.org.uk and mark you email header as Application for IOA / BIOJ Editor role (whichever is applicable)
General enquiries about BIOS Council roles can be made to Craig Murray – chair@orthoptics.org.uk or Helen Haggerty– vicechair@orthoptics.org.uk
