BETA is a multiprofessional special interest group within ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï interested in all aspects of Enteral Nutrition. It consists of healthcare professionals involved or interested in all types of enteral nutrition in both adults and children. The current NG special interest group (NG SIG) remains with a primary focus on the delivery of safe NG tube feeding and will be part of BETA.
BETA will be a multidisciplinary group for professionals that together aim to:
- To provide a multi-professional forum enabling communication between those health professionals in the UK who provide enteral nutrition (EN) to adults and children.
- To foster excellence in the provision of EN in the UK through communication, education, research and audit.
To assist ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and other external organisations where appropriate in any matters relating to EN. BETA is a new committee within ºÚÁϳԹÏ, and we welcome applications from any member with an interest in enteral nutrition. Support is available for those new to committee positions.
Eligibility to apply: A registered healthcare professional and member of one of ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s core professional groups, with current ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï membership.
Application process: To apply for this position, please send a short CV along with a letter of interest to the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï office by email bapen@bapen.org.uk. The letter of interest should detail your suitability for the role and your initial thoughts on areas for action within ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï itself and the wider sector of nutrition care. These ideas should fill no more than a single side of A4.
More details: You can find more information on BETA below and enquiries can be made to the co-chairs Sarah Durnan and Laura Nicholson via the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï office bapen@bapen.org.uk.
Co-Chairs
- Sarah Durnan (Co-chair)
- Laura Nicholson (Co-chair)
- Caroline Goodger
- Faiz Kuchhai
- Elaine Trautner
- Claire Campbell
- Sharlene Haywood
- Lee Martin
- Linda Broomfield
- Suzy Cole
- Rhiannon Birkett
- Rebekah Smith
Contact BETA SIG: beta@bapen.org.uk
