British Geriatrics Society
President-Elect

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Expressions of interest are invited for the post of President-Elect of the British Geriatrics Society. The President-Elect will take office from November 2010 when Dr Finbarr Martin succeeds Professor Graham Mulley as President. Nominations to reach the BGS CEO by 31 March 2010

Nominations Procedure:
Prospective candidates (who must be full members of the Society) are welcome to self-nominate; there is no requirement to apply via your Region or Council. The only requirement is that a nomination must be supported, in writing, by at least five other members who are eligible to vote at an AGM of the Society.

Along with the written statements of support, the candidate must submit a statement of consent, in writing, to the effect that: "I, ……………… do hereby consent that my name be put forward for nomination to the post of President-Elect of the Society for the period 2010-2012".

The statement of consent and supporting signatures must be received by the Chief Executive, at the registered office of the Society, no later than Wednesday 31 March 2010. Late or incomplete nominations will not be accepted. Submissions via email are perfectly acceptable. Should there be more than one nomination, a ballot will be held. All successful nominees will be encouraged to submit a statement supporting their nomination, not to exceed one A4 page in length, together with a photograph, which will appear with the ballot paper. Full details concerning a ballot will appear in a future issue of the Newsletter and the website. All email submissions should be sent to: alex.mair@bgs.org.uk and any queries should be directed to the Chief Executive at this address.

Job Description
President Elect

TERM
The President Elect will serve for two years followed, subject to endorsement by the membership at the Annual General Meeting, by another two years as President.

DUTIES

  • Vice-Chairman United Kingdom Management Committee (UKMC) Meetings
  • Ex-Officio Member of all standing committees
  • Represent the Society at meetings of other professional organisations and government bodies as necessary
  • Deputise for the President at Regional BGS meetings as necessary
  • Attend and possibly chair any special working parties that may be set up
  • Provide guidance to the BGS Office when the President is not available

TIME INVOLVED

  • UKMC; 6 meetings a year each usually lasting about 3 hours

STRATEGIC PROJECTS
Dependant on matters arising, the President Elect may, in agreement with the President, wish to use the two years leading up to his/her presidency to plan future projects

WORKLOAD OF THE PRESIDENT
The President Elect should be aware of the subsequent workload associated with the position of President.  This includes:

  • Raising the profile of the Society and working to enhance its image
  • Chairing UKMC meetings  6 times a year
  • Helping to formulate BGS policy on a wide range of issues
  • Chairing sessions at BGS Scientific Meetings, chairing the BGS AGM and presiding at BGS Meeting dinners and at other events
  • Providing urgent responses to national political issues related to health and welfare of older people and acting as a spokesperson for the BGS in media interviews and articles

The following may arise from time to time:

  • Giving lectures on geriatric medicine and the care of older people in response to invitations from other professional organisations, and representing the Society at their meetings/receptions
  • Liaising with government departments, senior civil servants and Ministers on age care issues
  • Liaising with other geriatrics societies abroad, especially Australasia, Europe, North & South America
  • Encouraging support for age care in the developing countries
  • Liaising with the Royal Colleges in the UK
  • Liaising with other professional organisations such as the BMA
  • Liaising with voluntary sector organisations, particularly Age UK
  • Maintaining regular contact with Regional BGS groups wherever possible
  • Signing cards, certificates etc
  • Contributing a column to the BGS Newsletter 6 times a year
  • Spending time with other officers and with the BGS Chief Executive
  • Giving support to the BGS Office

PRESIDENT’S TIME COMMITMENT
The commitment of the President to the Society’s work takes, on average, one day a week, including responding to correspondence, e-mails etc., but with occasional visits all round the UK and the odd one abroad. It is necessary to keep in close touch with the BGS office even during the holiday periods

The post provides substantial scope to influence the development of the BGS, the specialty and age care.

The post does require a heavy commitment to the Society and will involve late arrivals home, absences from home and a considerable burden on top of clinical commitments. It is necessary to be a good forward planner, to be well organised, able to delegate effectively, a good communicator and a good team leader.

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