The Advanced Clinical Practice CAG is looking for new co-leads to continue leading the work of the CAG. The co-leads will work with the steering group to provide guidance on advanced practice, plan the annual study day, and work on projects that continue to progress the work of advanced practitioners with a focus on independent prescribing.

If you are interested in the role, please fill out the expression of interest form or email acp@bios-orthoptics.org.uk for more information.

Responsibilities of the CAG Lead:

1. The role of CAG Lead should be held by an orthoptist working in the area of expertise.
2. The CAG Lead/s will act as the focus of expertise and must be prepared to take the lead on issues related to the CAG.
3. Ensure that relevant research is brought to the attention of the group so that practice guidelines can be modified where appropriate
4. Attendance at meetings relevant to the CAG is expected, but this could be shared amongst the steering group.
5. The CAG Lead/s and steering group will review and maintain the competency framework for their CAG. This will then be reviewed by Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) and once agreement is reached, updated on the BIOS website.
6. CAGs should meet at least once a year
7. The steering group should meet once a year, ideally on the same day as the annual CAG meeting.
8. There will be an annual meeting of CAG Leads, organised and Chaired by the Vice Chair of BIOS with the Chair of BIOS in attendance.
9. Attendance by the CAG Lead or a nominated representative is mandatory.

Term of office: 3 years with re-election for a further 3 years and no further re-election until one year has passed