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Aims and Objectives of the Group
- To provide a network for dietitians working with GI patients at all points along the treatment pathway.
- To influence national policy and guidance.
- To provide an environment for dietitians and other health care professionals to learn about GI oncology through study days and newsletters.
- To provide advice to charities and other organisations with respect to nutrition in the GI patient at any point during the treatment pathway.
- Help facilitate research and audit amongst members of the group.
- Support the development of materials such as newsletters, standards, guidance or patient information.
What the role has to offer
As the sub group resources officer, you will work closely with the committee to develop resources, guidance and support for sub group members. Working with your committee and the wider group membership you will plan, develop and coordinate the production of resources to support group members in their practice. There is significant scope to shape your individual role based on the needs of the group and this role offers the flexibility to try new approaches.
Through this role you’ll develop an overview of the strategic developments affecting the sub group from both within the BDA and externally to the profession. Using your knowledge and skills to represent sub group members interests, advocate for the learning disabilities specialism and the dietetic profession as a whole.
We don’t expect you to do it alone, as the resources officer you’ll work closely with the sub group committee and with the support of the BDA staff team to deliver your sub group aims and objectives.
Through this role you will gain organisation, communication and project management skills, which can translate directly into career development. It will also give you an opportunity to work with colleagues across your speciality, building networks, sharing knowledge and skills.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Co-ordinate the committee and group members to create resources for members and, where relevant, the public.
- Ensure new resources comply with BDA standards policy and endorsement process.
- Ensure resources are regularly reviewed and updated in line with BDA policy.
- Work closely with the BDA’s volunteering team and education, practice and policy team, seeking advice and guidance where needed.
- Collaborate with the website editor and social media officer to promote new resources through BDA communication channels.
- Where relevant, collaborate with external stakeholders to develop and influence resources.
- Work with the BDA accounts team and group treasurer to create and manage project budgets.
- Recruit members to carry out the review and development of new resources.
- Ensure all group resources have the correct branding and logos, as detailed in the BDA branding guidelines and work with the BDA design officer to review any design work.
Training, support and resources
As the resources officer you’ll work closely with the volunteering team and teams across the BDA who offer support, guidance and advice to the postholder. Support for this role is offered by key committee members who work as a team to promote the work of the group.
We have a variety of resources, tools and training available to support this role including:
- Induction with BDA staff and a full handover from the previous volunteer.
- Training and development opportunities to help build personal and professional skills including workshops, webinars and the BDA’s annual volunteer conference.
- Access to our volunteer hub with a wide range of website editing tools and resources.
- Access to our volunteer handbook and volunteer hub providing a range of resources and guidance.
- Regular communications including a monthly volunteer newsletter with BDA updates and opportunities.
- Networking with other volunteers through events, webinars and access to our volunteer forums.
Length of service and commitment
You will be elected for a two-year term of office and hope that you will be able to stay in the role throughout this term. There is the option to extend for an additional two-year term. We hope that reasonable notice would be given if you are no longer able to fulfil this role, as we appreciate that circumstances can change.
There are a number of training and development opportunities available, including a detailed induction with BDA staff and governance training to be undertaken upon commencement of each term.
Committee meetings are held regularly and can be attended virtually if required. There is a varying and flexible amount of work in between meetings which is dependent on the strategy, workplans and projects agreed to by the committee.
The branch holds a minimum of one event for members a year which includes the Annual General Meeting. It is typical for the committee to attend these events.
Recruitment method
To apply for this role please submit a nomination form by Friday 10 January 2025. Nominees must be a member of the group and provide the names and signatories of two BDA members to support their nomination. If you would like an informal, confidential discussion about the role and the nomination process, please contact the Volunteer Team.