NIASiT Committee Responsibilities

 

Your current NI ASiT Committee were elected on 6th May 2009 at the regional NI ASiT meeting held at the Mount Conference Centre.  Below is a summary of the positions elected, and the relative responsibilities of each position. We would like to draw people's attention to these posts for future recruitment and elections.
 
Please take this opportunity to help your peers and colleagues and take up a rewarding post which can make a big difference locally
 
We would welcome any people interested in any of the posts in the future to feel free to contact any of the current committee if further advice is needed, and would be grateful if interested people could submit a very brief statement of no more than 250 words in order to simply outline who they are (incase people don't know you personally!), and what you would be prepared to do for NIASiT to take it forward in the future and to represent trainees in Northern Ireland to the School of Surgery.  This does not have to be anything too intense! rather it is to let your peers know who they are voting for.  An anonymous ballot will be held on the night of the meeting with the result announced at the meeting.  Similarly if you think someone whould be good in the committee, and wish to nominate them, please feel free to do so and we will contact them on your behalf (incase they are too shy!).  Please see at the bottom of this email for the address to email if you are interested in any of the positions.
 
ASiT IS A PAN-SPECIALTY TRAINEE ORGANISATION.  WE WOULD WELCOME AND ENCOURAGE NOMINEES FROM ALL SURGICAL SPECIALTIES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE REPRESENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL TRAINEES TO THE SCHOOL OF SURGERY
 
The positions are:
 
President

  • Should be a SpR or ST3+ in grade
  • Main role is to represent the views and concerns of trainees in Northern Ireland to the Northern Irish School of Surgery Board and attend the meetings of the School of Surgery Board.
  • To attend National ASiT Council meetings held on a bi-monthly basis in London, or to nominate a deputy to attend these meetings, in order that Northern Irish Trainees are kept in step with what is happening on a National Basis. (Travel and accommodation expenses funded by ASiT Nationally)
  • To work to develop regional teaching and support mechanisms for trainees with the School of Surgery
  • To act as a point of contact for trainees who have any concerns and to provide confidential and discreet advice on training or personal issues.
  • To help facilitate the organisation and running of regional NIASiT meetings including organisation of programme, advertising, obtaining sponsorship, and running the meeting on the night.
  • Appointment is for a period of 2 years, or until exit of the training grade (or surgical training), whichever comes first.

 
Honorary Secretary

  • Preferably be a SpR or ST3+ in grade
  • To act as a deputy for the President where required (including National ASiT Meetings), and provide a network of support for information to be presented to the School of Surgery
  • To update and maintain the NIASiT email list in order that we can communicate effectively with trainees outside the role of NIMDTA and the School of Surgery
  • To help with the maintainance of the NIASiT website pages on the ASiT Website (http://www.asit.org/about/regional/ni)
  • To act as a point of contact for trainees who have any concerns and to provide confidential and discreet advice on training or personal issues.
  • To help facilitate the organisation and running of regional NIASiT meetings including organisation of programme, advertising, obtaining sponsorship, and running the meeting on the night.
  • Appointment is for a period of 2 years, or until exit of the training grade (or surgical training), whichever comes first.

 
Honorary Treasurer

  • Preferably be a SpR or ST3+ in grade
  • To act as a deputy for the President where required (including National ASiT Meetings), and provide a network of support for information to be presented to the School of Surgery
  • To help facilitate the processes of obtaining sponsorship for meetings and to act as a signatory for the NIASiT bank account for payment of bills and honoraria for meetings
  • To act as a point of contact for trainees who have any concerns and to provide confidential and discreet advice on training or personal issues.
  • To help facilitate the organisation and running of regional NIASiT meetings including organisation of programme, advertising, obtaining sponsorship, and running the meeting on the night.
  • Appointment is for a period of 2 years, or until exit of the training grade (or surgical training), whichever comes first.

 
CT1/2 & ST1/2 Trainee Representative

  • Must be a trainee working in a surgical specialty in CT1/2 or ST1/2
  • Main role is to represent the views and concerns of trainees in the early years of surgical training in Northern Ireland to the Northern Irish School of Surgery Board and attend the meetings of the School of Surgery Board.
  • To act as a deputy for the President where required (including National ASiT Meetings), and provide a network of support for information to be presented to the School of Surgery
  • To develop links with trainees in the early years of Surgical training and facilitate accurate contact details and communication with these trainees in order that their views can be accurately represented.
  • To act as a point of contact for trainees who have any concerns and to provide confidential and discreet advice on training or personal issues.
  • To help facilitate the organisation and running of regional NIASiT meetings including organisation of programme, advertising, obtaining sponsorship, and running the meeting on the night.
  • Appointment is for a period of 2 years, or until post is taken up at ST3 level or if you leave surgical training, whichever comes first.

Please send expressions of interest, nominations, or enquiries by email to:
 
Maureen Mc Farland
NIASiT Secretary
maureen.mcfarland@belfasttrust.hscni.net
 
Regards,
 
NIASiT Committee

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