BCLA Council: Nominations are now open!

For BCLA Members

“Committed” and “passionate” eye care professionals have been urged to put themselves forward to represent their peers on the BCLA council.

• Are you committed and passionate about contact lenses and anterior eye health?

• Would you like to make a difference?

• Do you want to be the voice that represents your peers?

The British Contact Lens Association are looking for committed and passionate members to put themselves forward to represent their peers on our Council. We would welcome nominations from:

• Optometrists (including newly qualified professionals)

• Contact Lens Opticians

• Ophthalmologists

• Technical areas of the profession/industry

• Industry

BCLA Council represent the Association’s members who are from a multi-disciplinary profession and industry covering all sectors relating to contact lenses and anterior eye health.

You will join council at a very interesting time and will play an integral part in deciding and delivering the strategic direction of the BCLA, whilst representing members and ensuring that all members’ views across the Association, profession and industry are represented.

Apply here: Nominations closing date 26 April 2024

If you would like to put yourself forward please complete the online nomination form.

Please ensure you take into consideration the following before you apply:

• Only full, UK-based members of the BCLA are eligible to apply and be nominated for election

• Find out more about the role of a council member by reading the job description here

• To apply for a position on BCLA Council you must be nominated and seconded by those who are full BCLA members (when you enter their details on the nomination form they will receive an email to confirm their support for you)

• You will need to submit a 250 word supporting document as to why you wish to be considered for council and incorporate all relevant information

• No previous experience is required, but knowledge of governance, CPD, educational development etc will be advantageous.

Voting will take place electronically during May. Successful candidates will be admitted at the AGM on 5 June 2024.

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