President (Council Role)                                                                                     

Professor Viswanath
 

BBUGSS President is a 2 year appointment, the position is open to any current member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

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The President of BBUGSS is the highest appointment within the Society. The position is automatically linked to Benign Upper GI Lead on AUGIS Council.

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The President’s primary responsibilities include oversee the running of the Society as the Head of the Council and Head of the BBUGSS Executive Team – this will include delegating duties, overseeing others in their roles and supporting all members of council in their roles. The Presidents role is to set the direction, aims and objectives of the Society after consultation with the Council. The President would, with the support of the secretary be expected to chair council meetings.

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The President of BBUGSS serves as the primary face of the Society and leads on negotiation and working partnerships with other groups within AUGIS and external to this. 

The President acts as the final signatory in conjunction with the AUGIS President, signing off Practice Guidelines for the Society.

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The President holds final responsibility for organising the BBUGSS presence at the Annual Scientific meeting of AUGIS

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Please note that the president Elect is automatically promoted to President at the end of their term, and elections are not held directly for the position of President

President-Elect (Council Role)

TBC
 

BBUGSS President-Elect is a 2-year appointment, the position is open to any current Consultant or peri/post CCT member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority. 

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The BBUGSS President-Elect is part of BBUGSS Executive Team and holds a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to:

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Shadowing the role of the President and preparing for your following term as President, assisting with preparation and delivery of the Annual Scientific Meeting, setting the direction of the society with Council and co-ordinating projects that Council is undertaking. The President Elect deputies for the president in their absence.

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Secretary (Council Role)

TBC

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BBUGSS Secretary is a 2 year appointment, the position is open to any current member of BBUGSS or AUGIS, including non-Consultant grades. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

 

The BBUGSS Secretary is part of BBUGSS Executive Team and holds a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to:

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The society secretary is responsible for, with the support of the council, defining the constitution of the society, organising council meetings, minute taking and distribution of action points from the meeting. The Secretary maintains a list of council members and their terms and a list of their contact details. The secretary coordinators enquiries from members to the appropriate person to respond.

Honorary Treasurer (via AUGIS)

Mr Stephen Fenwick

Clinical Practice Recommendation Lead (Council Role)

Ms Claire Brown

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BBUGSS Clinical Practice Recommendation Lead is a 2 year appointment, the position is open to any current Consultant or peri/post CCT member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

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The BBUGSS Clinical Practice Recommendation Lead is part of BBUGSS Executive Team and holds a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to:

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The post is responsible, with support from the Clinical Practice Recommendation (Support) and BBUGSS council for creation and maintenance of the clinical practice guidelines from the society.

These guidelines include areas related to organisation of a service and clinical outcome expectations

 

Clinical Practice Recommendation Lead (Support) (Council Role)

Mr Stuart Andrews

 

The support role is appointed in the same way as the lead role and assists with the above duties. It is open to any member of AUGIS or BBUGSS, including Resident Doctors and other non-consultant grades.

Education & Training Lead (Council Role)

Mr Ian Maheswaran

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BBUGSS Education and Training Lead is a 2 year appointment, the position is open to any current Consultant or peri/post CCT member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

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The BBUGSS Education and Training Lead is part of BBUGSS Executive Team and holds a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to:

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BBUGSS Education and Training Lead with the support of the BBUGSS Education and Training Lead Support council member would develop educational events including organising and delivering the BBUGSS component of the AUGIS webinar series and connecting/networking with benign Upper GI surgical courses/training events around the UK of interest to our members.

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This position would be the primary role for organising/coordinating the BBUGSS room at the Annual Scientific Meeting of AUGIS.

Education & Training Lead (Support) (Council Role)

Ms Jihene El Kafsi

 

The support role is appointed in the same way as the lead role and assists with the above duties. It is open to any member of AUGIS or BBUGSS, including Resident Doctors and other non-consultant grades.

Research & Audit Lead (Council Role)

Mr Sayan Bhattacharya

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BBUGSS Research and Audit Lead is a 2 year appointment, the position is open to any current Consultant or peri/post CCT member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

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The BBUGSS Research and Audit Lead is part of BBUGSS Executive Team and holds a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to:

 

The Research and Audit Lead is responsible for leading on new research projects with the members of their sub-committee, will chair the National Hiatal Surgery registry committee and present their regular update on NHSR to the BBUGSS council. The research lead will also be expected to liaise with other surgical societies in the UK and abroad for introducing new innovation in the benign upper GI surgery.

Research & Audit Lead (Support) (Council Role)

TBC

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The support role is appointed in the same way as the lead role and assists with the above duties. It is open to any member of AUGIS or BBUGSS, including Resident Doctors and other non-consultant grades.

Communication Officer (Council Role)

Mr Matthew Browning
 

BBUGSS Communication Officer is a 2 year appointment, the position is open to any current Consultant or peri/post CCT member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

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As BBUGSS Communication Officer, you hold a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to:

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Being responsible for running and content of BBUGGS Facebook and Twitter account. Working with the Educational and Training team as well as the Research and Audit team to be responsible for advertising BBUGSS educational and training events and other relevant communications from BBUGSS. To be vigilant with regard to national activity related to benign Upper GI Surgery that may be of interest to the society and its members and reach out to strengthen networking and collaborative working.

 

Website Lead (Council Role)

TBC
 

BBUGSS Website Lead is a 2 year appointment, the position is open to any current member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

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As BBUGSS Website lead, you hold a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to:

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Maintaining and updating the BBUGSS website with content generated by the other Council members. Ensuring the website is useful, engaging and appealing. Aiding the comms team to send emails or campaigns through the website

Communication Officer (Support) (Council Role)

TBC     

 

The support role is appointed in the same way as the lead role and assists with the above duties. It is open to any member of AUGIS or BBUGSS, including Resident Doctors and other non-consultant grades.

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead (Council Role)

TBC
 

BBUGSS EDI Lead is a 2 year appointment, the position is open to any current Consultant or peri/post CCT member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

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This is a new position, currently up for election; the first appointee would be expected to define the role and its remit. As EDI lead, you would hold a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to the below.

 

Championing the principles of EDI and ensuring that all opportunities and provisions and outputs of BBUGSS are equal and inclusive to all members

Ensuring that the actions and recommendations, research and guidelines of BBUGSS do not discriminate against or disadvantage any group of patients or lead to inequalities of service or access.

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Endoscopy Lead (Council Role)

TBC
 

BBUGSS Endoscopy Lead is a 2 year appointment, the position is open to any current Consultant or peri/post CCT member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

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This is a new position, currently up for election; the first appointee would be expected to define the role and its remit. As Endoscopy lead, you would hold a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to the below.

 

Liaising with other societies and organisations such as other wings of AUGIS, JAG, and the JCST on matters regarding surgical endoscopy and advocating for surgeons and surgeons in training in Benign Upper GI Surgery.

Trainee Representative (Council Role)

Mr Matthew Browning
 

BBUGSS Trainee Representative is a 1 year appointment, the position is open to any current trainee member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

 

As BBUGSS Trainee Representative, you hold a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to:

 

Working with the Educational and Training Lead and Educational and Training Lead Support to organise BBUGSS training events. To work with Roux Group and other trainee groups ASIT etc. to collaborate with benign Upper GI surgery Educational and Training Events. To encourage membership of BBUGSS as a trainee member. To report back to BBUGSS Council issues related to benign Upper GI surgical training in the UK.

The position also is linked to the Benign Lead on the ROUX Group Council and therefor has responsibilities in relation to ROUX.

Regional Representatives (Council Roles)

 

BBUGSS Regional Representatives are appointed for 2 years, the position is open to any current member of BBUGSS or AUGIS. In the case of more than one expression of interest, the council members of BBUGSS would vote and the decision made by majority.

 

The BBUGSS Regional Representative hold a number of responsibilities, these include but are not limited to:

 

Networking with surgeons within your region to promote BBUGSS and membership. To obtain feedback from benign Upper GI surgeons in your region and report this to BBUGSS Council during meetings. To assist with promoting BBUGSS events within your region.

South England                                                                                                      Mr Ian Finlay

Mid England                                                                                                         Mr Guy Finch

North England                                                                                                      TBC

Wales                                                                                                                    Mr Hari Nageswaran

Scotland                                                                                                               Mr Michael Wilson

Northern Ireland                                                                                                   Mr Gary Spence


Ex Presidents:
Mr Stuart Andrews 2020 - 2022
Mr Kirk Bowling     2022 - 2024

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