Post Reproductive Health is a MEDLINE indexed, peer reviewed source of news, research and opinion. Aimed at all those involved in the field of post reproductive health study and treatment, it is a vital resource for all practitioners and researchers. As the official journal of the British Menopause Society (BMS), Post Reproductive Health has a broad scope, tackling all the issues in this field, including the current controversies surrounding postmenopausal health and an ageing and expanding female population.

The journal has two Editors-in-Chief, Dr Heather Currie MBE (Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary) and Mr Edward Morris (Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital) and two Associate Editors, Mr Tony Mander (Nuffield Manor Hospital, Oxford) and Mr Paul Simpson (Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital). The Editors-in-Chief and Associate Editors are currently seeking to recruit a Trainee Editor to join the Editorial Board of the journal.

The Editors invite applications from those interested in starting in the role of Trainee Editor from 29 June 2022.

Applicants should send a brief CV (no more than 3 pages) and a covering letter (maximum 1,000 words) to Emily Kent, SAGE Publishing Editor, at emily.kent@sagepub.co.uk by 1 May 2022.

Covering letters should outline how the applicant would approach the role, including:

  • Details of why they are applying and why they consider themselves a suitable candidate
  • Details of any prior journal experience (as an author, editorial board member, reviewer or similar)
  • A suggestion for a themed issue of the journal and why they feel this topic would be suitable for the readership of Post Reproductive Health

Responsibilities will include:

  • Contributing to strategic development of the journal
  • Sharing day-to-day editorial tasks, including liaison with authors, assistance with the peer review process (within the electronic manuscript submission system) and occasional peer review of articles
  • Attending the annual Editorial Board meeting (held at the BMS annual scientific conference)
  • Acting as an ambassador for the journal
  • Occasional creation of editorial material

Essential requirements:

  • A level of education which corresponds to university degree studies
  • Well-developed communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage responsibilities
  • Good organisational abilities
  • Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work well in a team
  • Experience of writing to a publishable standard
  • Good IT skills
  • Experience of the peer review process, either as an author, reviewer or both

Please contact Emily Kent at the email address above if you would like any further information about this Trainee Editor role.