British and Irish Orthoptic Society

Please be aware that the BIOS offices will be closed between 24 December and 1 January. Regular office hours will start again on 2 January 2025.

Two more days to apply for the role of Director of Education at BIOS. This role contributes to the delivery and development of the BIOS strategic plan and ensures that education and professional development activity are at the forefront of the profession’s development. Find out more:

Register now for our Paediatric Ophthalmology Winter Webinar on 21 January. Talks include the management of retinoblastoma and nystagmus. Full details to follow. Register here: https://buff.ly/4fENjVu

You have until Friday to complete our survey exploring barriers and enablers for clinicians who wish to pursue academic careers. We'd like to hear from any orthoptists, whether or not you have considered an academic post in the past. Complete our survey now: https://buff.ly/4g7wgvz

Please complete our survey to explore the current and future transitional support needs for newly qualified orthoptists. We'd like to hear from orthoptic students, academics, newly qualified orthoptists, line managers and preceptors. The survey is anonymous and runs from 2nd – 20th December. Complete it here: https://buff.ly/3D6en1O

If you're planning to respond to the tender for the special schools eye care service, or want to know more, there's still time to sign up for our webinar on Monday 16 December. https://buff.ly/3B1HYJm

Today we launched our new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, reaffirming our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment throughout the orthoptic profession. To support this work, we've also refreshed and expanded the EDI content on our website. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/4g6vfo2

Last chance to register for our EDI Virtual Coffee break at 12.30pm today. It's an informal drop-in for members to share any experiences they wish to, and thoughts or suggestions with each other and us, on how BIOS can develop our EDI support and signposting in this area. Grab a cuppa and log on! https://buff.ly/41006Ob

Join us on 22 January for an insight day aimed at those transitioning from the armed forces, or other careers, into orthoptics. Attendees will learn who Orthoptists are, what they do, and the different routes to becoming an Orthoptist. Orthoptists and Orthoptic students will also share their real-life experiences of transitioning from the armed forces and other careers. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3Vyfkql

We have a new opening on our Board for a Trustee for the Midlands & East of England. This position is open to all members who work in the region and would be a great role for someone looking to develop their strategic leadership skills while contributing to the future development of the professional body. There are also nine more days to apply for our exciting new seconded role as BIOS Director of Education. Find out more about all of our available roles: