BTS Staff and Associates

Angela is responsible for managing all aspects of the BTS membership system.

Deborah supports the main governance infrastructure within the Society, working alongside the Chief Executive. She services meetings of the Board of Trustees and Council and is responsible for the Declaration of Interest Scheme and the annual election processes for Officers, Council, Committees and Advisory Groups.

Bernice supports the work of the Science and Research, Education and Training, and Workforce and Service Development Committees, and provides assistance as needed to the clinical programmes section of BTS head office. She also provides administrative assistance for the activities of the new BTS Global Health Group.

Suzanne coordinates the Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Clinical Advice Service and the Joint Tuberculosis Committee for the Society.

Rajeev joined BTS in mid-May 2020. His role will spearhead the Society's developing digital strategy and will ensure that the Society is well placed for future developments.

Maria manages the BTS Lung Disease Registry Programme which includes responsibility for the day to day operation of the Registry, liaison with Registry participants and support for the Lung Disease Registry Steering Group.

Chris is responsible for the day to day management of the BTS audit programme and provides support for the Quality Improvement Committee and related activities.

Ranjit provides support for the IT systems which underpin the Society's activities - networks, hardware and software. He has responsibility for in-house audio-visual provision and other office support systems, and liaises closely with the Society's IT associates and website providers.

Rosie leads the Society’s communication activities as a member of the Senior Management Team. She is responsible for developing and delivering an effective communications strategy to support members, promote the work of the Society and ensure opportunities for joint working are maximised.

Ally is responsible for creating and delivering our communications to members, directing our online activities, and promoting the work of the Society.

Kirstie is responsible for managing the Clinical Guideline and Quality Standards Programme and implementing GRADE methodology into the BTS Clinical Guideline production procedure.

Louise is part of the Senior Management Team and works closely with BTS Committees. She leads on key strategic projects, most notably in relation to workforce and education.

Miguel leads on the Society’s range of clinical programmes, including guidelines, quality standards, clinical audit, registries and quality improvement. He works closely with the Standards of Care and Quality Improvement Committees, in addition to managing relationships with NICE and SIGN.

Joan is responsible for financial management and administration within the Society, and has a key role within the events support function. She liaises with staff and associates who are responsible for membership administration and events management and is responsible for the smooth operation of delegate bookings and safeguarding income and expenditure streams. Joan is also the lead for the annual financial audit.

Trine supports the Society’s range of online and onsite short courses and conferences, and other educational activities including webinars and related digital resources.

Kathryn has been Head of Operations since March 2020 and is on maternity leave from March - September 2024. She manages the Society's website, IT and building, suppliers and related matters. She is also responsible for risk assessment, management and mitigation; work planning; and Iiaison between suppliers of digital services and users when project work is being specified and delivered.

Shani joined in March 2024 as cover for Kathryn as Head of Operations in the Senior Management Team. Shani runs the functional BTS teams, including membership, finance and I.T., to deliver the operational workstreams and various projects within the organisation.

Cathryn is the main point of contact in relation to organising and managing the Society's Winter and Summer Meetings.