Get involved
As a learned Society, we are governed by our Council and rely on our Committees and Working Parties (all of whom are committed volunteers) to guide and work closely with our team of experienced staff.
Membership of HIS Council and Committees changes regularly, and expressions of interest are always welcome.
Council and committee vacancies
There are no vacancies for any council positions currently.
There are no vacancies for any Trustee positions currently.
Guideline working party vacancies
Are you a patient or carer who has lived experience of a healthcare-acquired infection?
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) pose a serious risk to patients, staff and visitors in healthcare settings.These infections can incur major costs for the NHS and cause significant morbidity to those infected. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a key priority for our members and the NHS.
The Society (HIS) is a charity (no.1158172) whose objectives are to advance knowledge of, foster scientific interest in and disseminate information about the prevention and control of hospital and other healthcare- associated infections (HCAIs), to medical and allied professionals for public benefit.
HIS uses the NICE definition of ‘lay member’ to refer to a member of a committee who has personal experience of using health or care services, or is from a community affected by the topic area. A lay member can also be someone with experience as an unpaid carer, an advocate, or a member or officer of a voluntary organisation.
Lay members offer a different point of view from people who provide or commission services.
We are looking for patients and carers who have experience of HCAIs, to join a HIS working party as a lay member.
The appointment will be for up to 18 months and meetings will take place online.
Please email consultations@his.org.uk for further information.
Expenses claim policy for lay members
Journal vacancies
The Journal of Hospital Infection (JHI) is the editorially independent scientific publication of the
Healthcare Infection Society (HIS). The aim of the JHI is to publish high quality research and
information relating to infection prevention and control that is relevant to an international audience.
The journal is seeking a new Editor in Chief to lead the editorial team of the journal to develop and
achieve the Aims and Scope of the Journal.