This is a position of responsibility with the opportunity to make a difference to your society and help shape the future of UK cardiothoracic surgery.
Elected trustees are elected the SCTS Executive by the membership. Trustees elected to represent a specific group of members, for example nurses and allied health professionals, are voted for by the relevant group of members alone.
The term of office is for three years, but occasionally, trustees may be co-opted to serve an extended term on an annual basis.
Elected trustees are voting members of the Executive, who help to determine policy and shape the future of our society. They should, therefore, have the backing of the membership to ensure they properly represent contemporary opinions. As trustees of a UK charity, elected trustees must be eligible to serve under UK Charity Commission rules and have certain legal responsibilities. More information can be found on the Charity Commission’s website.
Trustees are expected to attend 3-4 Executive meetings annually, usually at the Society’s offices at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in central London. According to experience, they will also be invited to join or co-chair one of the executive subcommittees. Much of the latter business will be conducted via email and virtual conferences.
Further information is available from the Honorary Secretary, email sec@scts.org.
Application/nomination forms should be returned to nadia@scts.org. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 2nd October 2026.