HIS is seeking a member to join the UK SMI Bacteriology Working Group.

For more information please see the Terms of Reference for the group and the repository of documents and the work that goes into their development via this link - UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations.

Representatives in this role are expected to attend three meetings of the UK SMI Bacteriology Working Group and three meetings of the UK SMI Joint Working Group each year. In addition, they are required to actively participate in correspondence via email as needed.

An induction session will be arranged for new representative(s) to provide an overview of the UK SMI development process and how they can contribute effectively.

Please submit your expression of interest of up to 250 words, detailing why you would like to be the HIS representative on the UK SMI Bacteriology Working Group and what you think you can bring to the role to membership@his.org.uk no later than Monday 3 August 2026