CALL FOR EOI: BCIS Communications Working Group

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CALL FOR EOI: BCIS Communications Working Group

12th May 2026

Expression of Interest – BCIS Communications Group

The British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS) is inviting expressions of interest from enthusiastic, innovative, and committed BCIS members who are keen to contribute to the continued growth and development of the Society.

Successful applicants will work closely with the Communications Group Lead, Dr Krishnaraj Rathod, helping to shape and strengthen BCIS communications, digital engagement, and educational outreach.

About the BCIS Communications Group

The Communications Group plays a central role in overseeing the Society’s:

  • Website development and digital presence
  • Social media strategy and content
  • Digital educational activities and engagement initiatives

The group also supports effective communication between BCIS members, BCIS Council, and the wider cardiovascular community, including BCS, EAPCI, ESC, and PCR.

Eligibility and Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from all BCIS members. Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Experience in communications and/or digital engagement
  • An active understanding of social media platforms and their professional use
  • Familiarity with website development or digital content management

This appointment is for a 3-year term.

How to Apply

Applications should be made by self-nomination and must include:

  • A supporting statement (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the role and addressing the person specification above.

Please note that applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Deadline

The closing date for applications is Friday 12 June at 5:00pm.

To apply, please complete the application form at the bottom of this page before the deadline.

For any questions regarding the application process, please contact:
BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk

We look forward to receiving your application.

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Calls EOI: BCIS Communications Working Group – 2026 – 2029

  • Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, doc, docx, Max. file size: 64 MB.
    Statements should be no more than 500 words and should cover one page of A4 only.

CALL FOR EOI: BCIS Training and Education Working Group | Member Without Portfolio: Trainees Education Programme Assistant

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CALL FOR EOI: BCIS Training and Education Working Group | Member Without Portfolio: Trainees Education Programme Assistant

27th April 2026

Training and Education Group Member: Member without Portfolio: Trainees Education Programme Assistant

BCIS invites BCIS members to contribute to the Training & Education Group (TEG), supporting the Society’s educational mission, including fellowships, BCIS courses, and ACI sessions, as well as the interventional fellowship programme.

This role focuses on assisting the current Programme Lead, Kalaivani Mahadevan, to organise the educational and programme aspects of the annual Trainees Conference.

Who Can Apply

  • Any BCIS member with experience in interventional cardiology education and training
  • Demonstrated committee experience, organisational skills and leadership ability

Commitment

  • 3-year tenure, starting immediately
  • Active participation in TEG activities with the intention to take over as lead for Programme lead in due course

How to Apply

Submit a self-nomination with a supporting statement (max 500 words) addressing your suitability via the form below.

Closing date: 25 May 2026

Applications will be reviewed by TEG Chair Brian Clapp and other TEG members. Successful candidates will be selected based on scoring against the person specification.

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Calls EOI: BCIS Training & Education Group – Member without Portfolio | Trainees Education Programme Assistant

  • Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, doc, docx, Max. file size: 64 MB.
    Statements should be no more than 500 words and should cover one page of A4 only.

Fellowship Opportunity | Coronary | Auckland

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Fellowship Opportunity | Coronary | Auckland

10th March 2026

Now Open for applications 

Application Deadline: Friday 10 April 2026 (5pm)
Position Vacant: October 2026 – October 2027 (1 year coronary focused)

 Current Incumbent: Sam McGrath (October 2025 –  October 2026)

This post offers a well-established, high-quality, high-volume interventional training in prominent international cardiac centres. The post is funded for 12 months, an expected salary is £70,000, the contribution is equally split between BCIS industry support and the hosting centre.   The training programme is primarily focussed on cath lab activity and coronary intervention, but there will be the opportunity to participate in interventional research. As well as offering advanced interventional training, it provides an excellent opportunity to live and work in another country and experience a different healthcare system.

The posts are highly competitive and are most suitable for individuals who already have a strong background of interventional training and academic research.

Access to the fellowships is limited to UK trainees in their final two years of Specialist Registrar training who intend to specialise in interventional cardiology and are BCIS members. The supervising consultants act on behalf of the BCIS Training and Education Group.

Within the form, you will need to attach a detailed CV (this should include a personal statement and procedural numbers) AND letters of support from two supervisory consultants. If you have any issues with the application process please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk. The shortlisted applicants will be invited to join a virtual interview with members of the Training and Education Working Group on Wednesday 22 April,  you are not required prepare anything to present to the panel.

Job Description
Read Current Incumbent’s Report

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

CALL FOR EOI: BCIS Training and Education Working Group | Member Without Portfolio

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CALL FOR EOI: BCIS Training and Education Working Group | Member Without Portfolio

6th March 2026

 

Training and Education Group Member: Member without Portfolio: Consultant Fellows Editor Lead

 

BCIS invites Consultant members to contribute to the Training & Education Group (TEG), supporting the Society’s educational mission, including fellowships, BCIS courses, and ACI sessions, as well as the interventional fellowship programme.

This role focuses on leading the Fellows Editor position, supporting selected fellows with their monthly literature by providing ideas, guidance, proofreading, and mentorship.

 

Who Can Apply

  • BCIS Consultant members with experience in interventional cardiology education and training
  • Demonstrated committee experience, organisational skills, and leadership ability

Commitment

  • 3-year tenure, starting immediately
  • Active participation in TEG activities and Fellows Editor oversight

How to Apply

Submit a self-nomination with a supporting statement (max 500 words) addressing your suitability via the form below.

Closing date: Friday 3 April 2026

Applications will be reviewed by TEG Chair Brian Clapp and BCIS Council members. Successful candidates will be selected based on scoring against the person specification.

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

CALL FOR EOI: BCIS Structural Working Group | Member Without Portfolio

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CALL FOR EOI: BCIS Structural Working Group | Member Without Portfolio

6th March 2026

BCIS invites members to express interest in joining the Structural Cardiac Intervention Working Group to help shape the future of structural cardiac care in the UK. The group develops guidelines, research, and position statements, and works to improve quality and equity of services nationwide.

 

Who Can Apply

  • BCIS members not already on a Working Group
  • Extensive experience in structural intervention (e.g., transcatheter valves, PFO/LAA occlusion, paravalvular leak closure)
  • Specific interest in Congenital Heart Disease
  • Committee experience, leadership, and strong organisational skills

Commitment

  • 3-year tenure
  • Attend at least 2 meetings per year, with possible ad-hoc sessions

How to Apply

Submit a self-nomination with a 500-word statement outlining your suitability via the form below.

Deadline: Friday 3 April 2026

Applications will be reviewed by Suneil Aggarwal, BCIS Council members, and current Working Group members.

CALL FOR EOI: BCIS AHP Working Group – x3 positions

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CALL FOR EOI: BCIS AHP Working Group – x3 positions

24th February 2026

We would like to invite expressions of interest from BCIS members keen to have a role in the continued development of our Society by contributing to the work of the AHP Group. 

Allied Health Professional Working Group Member Without Portfolio (x3 positions) 

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced allied health professionals to join the Group and play a key role in its various activities including organisation of the BCIS AHP Summer Meeting; ACI – AHP sessions. You can find out more details about the Allied Health Professionals Group on the BCIS website where there is a dedicated AHP area. 

The positions are for a 3-year term. 

Person Specification 

Qualifications: Relevant professional qualification for discipline. 

Experience: Relevant experience in interventional cardiology practice. As a guide, indicative experience of eight years post qualification with at least five years working within interventional cardiology desirable. Minimum of two years at senior level. 

Other: an interest in teaching and education is essential with an expected commitment to take part in sessions during the AHP Summer meeting and ACI. Experience of delivering talks / leading teaching sessions is desirable. Must be an allied health professional and BCIS member. 

As a member of the Working Group, you are expected to prioritise attendance at all scheduled meetings. The group holds a minimum of two meetings per year, with the possibility of additional meetings being held on an ad-hoc basis. You will be notified of upcoming meetings with sufficient notice. We ask that you take this into consideration when applying for any Working Group roles.  

Application 

Application is by self-nomination, with reference to the person specification above. A supporting statement from the candidate, no more than 500 words  which specifically addresses their suitability for the role must accompany self-nomination in order for the application to be valid. 

These applications will be scored by a panel consisting of the AHP Lead, together with other members of BCIS Council and Working Group. The successful candidates will be chosen based upon the best scores. 

The deadline for applications is Monday 23 March. 

Please contact Laura Starr laura.starr@dchft.nhs.uk for informal enquires or BCIS Administration for application enquires: bcis@millbrookconferences.co.uk  

Best wishes, 

Laura Starr 

AHP Working Group Lead 

 

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

BCIS Launches YouTube Channel with john Mandrola Interview

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BCIS Launches YouTube Channel with john Mandrola Interview

18th February 2026

BCIS is thrilled to announce the launch of the BCIS YouTube Channel with the full recording of the recent ACI interview of Cardiology legend John Mandrola, in which ex-BCIS President Dave Hildick-Smith seeks an answer to the question: “How I became John Mandrola”.

The interview provides fascinating insights into Dr Mandrola’s first forays into cardiology journalism, blogging, and social media, culminating in his ongoing weekly podcast: “The Week in Cardiology”.  We learn how Dr Mandrola developed a critical and considered approach to new trials and data, and his wisdom in what it takes to become a thoughtful and rounded cardiologist and doctor, not just someone with a hammer looking for nails.

The launch of the BCIS YouTube channel marks the start of a broad initiative from BCIS to expand our communication strategy into public-facing educational offerings, a revitalised website, and wider social media engagement.

View the BCIS YouTube Channel and the interview below.

View BCIS YouTube Channel

Fellowship Opportunity | Coronary & Structural | Vancouver

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Fellowship Opportunity | Coronary & Structural | Vancouver

6th February 2026

Now Open for applications 

Application Deadline: Friday 27 February  

Providence Health Care Heart Centre, St Paul Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
Position Vacant: August 2026 – August 2028 (1 year coronary focused and 1 year structural focused)

Current Incumbent: Suleman Aktaa, Leeds Teaching Hospital (August 2024 – August 2026) 

This post offers well established, high-quality, high-volume PCI and structural training in a prominent international cardiac centre. The post is funded for 2 years, an expected salary is £70,000, the contribution is equally split between BCIS industry support and hosting centres and has a work programme primarily focused on catheter laboratory activity. There are opportunities for participating in research and PCI and structural heart disease programmes. As well as offering advanced training, this post provides an excellent opportunity to live and work in another country and experience a different healthcare system. 

This post is highly competitive and most suitable for individuals who already have a strong background of interventional training with academic research. A previous exposure to structural training is desirable. 

Access to the fellowships is limited to UK trainees in their final 2 years of specialist registrar training and are BCIS members. The supervising consultants act on behalf of the BCIS Training and Education Group. 

HOW TO APPLY 

If you would like to apply for this fellowship, please submit your application via the form at the bottom of the page. 

Within the form, you will need to attach a detailed CV (this should include a personal statement and procedural numbers) AND letters of support from two supervisory consultants. If you have any issues with the application process please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk. The shortlisted applicants will be invited to join a virtual interview with members of the Training and Education Working Group on Tuesday 17 March,  you are not required prepare anything to present to the panel.  

Job Description

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Call for Expressions of Interest: Co-hosts for the AHP Annual Summer Conference 2026

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Call for Expressions of Interest: Co-hosts for the AHP Annual Summer Conference 2026

8th December 2025

Dear BCIS Member,

  • Are you and your team passionate about AHP education?
  • Could you deliver two days of interactive, high-quality learning?
  • Are you committed to supporting the professional development of Allied Healthcare Professionals within our Society?

If so—and you are a non-surgical centre—we invite you to submit an Expression of Interest to host the 2026 AHP Annual Meeting.

The selected host centre will collaborate closely with the co-host surgical centre, Essex CTC, and the AHP Working Group to shape and deliver an engaging and educational programme.

Each year, the AHP Annual Meeting brings together approximately 175 attendees for a two-day, face-to-face conference, although a date hasn’t been confirmed, the meeting will be held towards the end of June/start of July.  While the 2026 programme is still to be developed, previous meetings have featured a combination of pre-recorded live cases, lectures, and industry-led training demonstrations. Successful applicants will join a planning meeting via Zoom to agree programme content and define their role in its delivery.

 

Application Process

Applications are by self-nomination, supported by a statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:

  • What you and your team can contribute to the AHP Working Group
  • The strengths your centre would bring to the planning and delivery of the Annual Meeting

To apply, please complete the form at the bottom of this page and upload your supporting statement by Friday 13 February at 5:00 PM.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the AHP Working Group Lead, Laura Starr, at laura.starr@dchft.nhs.uk.

 

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Call for Expressions of Interest: host for the Annual BCIS Trainees meeting: 2026 – 2028

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Call for Expressions of Interest: host for the Annual BCIS Trainees meeting: 2026 – 2028

20th November 2025

Dear BCIS member,

Are you and your team enthusiastic about training and education and committed to developing the next generation of interventional cardiologists? Could you deliver two days of interactive, informative, and innovative education?  If so, we would like to invite you to submit an expression of interest to host the  trainees summer meeting and are taking applications for 2026 to 2028 inclusive.

Each year, the BCIS TEG (Training and Education Group) runs a popular face to face training programme for interventional fellows and registrars across the UK. In September this year, Derby, Leicester and Nottingham, came together to deliver a collaborative and immersive course with excellent feedback – our many thanks to  Dr. Damien Kelly, Dr. Andy Ladwiniec and Dr. Andrew Vanezis and your teams and centres.

Future courses will be developed together with the selected host centre(s), but have traditionally worked best with a mixture of in-house and external faculty, hosted in a nearby hotel (although a hospital venue is an option) logistically taken care of by Millbrook Medical Conferences.

As per this year, we would like to encourage collaborative applications from a combination of Tertiary and DGH setting(s), however, single centre applications are also welcome.

It is intended that the successful centre(s) selected to host the 2026 course will meet virtually with the TEG Working Group to agree a date, venue, responsibilities and course content in early 2026. Preliminary meetings for the 2027 and 2028 hosts will take place in time.

Application

Application is by self-nomination along with a supporting statement from the centre(s) of no more than 500 words . Please include the details of what you and your unit(s) can bring to the BCIS Trainees Course. Centres will be selected based on prior experience and effectiveness of delivery, range of subjects covered, innovative training ideas and ease of access to venue.

Applicants are welcome to upload a suggested draft agenda, but this is optional.

If you have the enthusiasm, energy and passion for education, to deliver the next BCIS trainees course, please complete and return the form below together with your statement of support  by Friday, 19th December at 5 PM.

If you have any further questions relating to this event, please feel free to make contact for further information (KVM1083@outlook.com).

With kind regards,

Kalaivani Mahadevan and Krishnaraj Rathod

Responsibility for BCIS Trainees Course

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN