Get Involved

Get involved at the BOA!

This is your chance to use your skills and expertise to influence and input into the work of the BOA. If you have an interest in trauma and orthopaedics that you’d like to pursue further as part of your national specialty body, the BOA needs you!

We have exciting opportunities for BOA members to represent, lead and effect change across the trauma and orthopaedic profession.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead on BOA Council

Deadline for applications is Friday 20th January 2023.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead on BOA Council

A more diverse BOA better serves our patients and best supports our colleagues. Trauma and Orthopaedics should be an inclusive surgical profession that inspires, attracts and retains the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds. We believe that achieving this vision will promote better quality patient care.

Building on work already undertaken in the BOA this role will take forward the delivery of the BOA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy and activities and initiatives which will continue to support our members and drive forward change within T&O.

Appointment

The post will be an Ex-officio (non-trustee) member of the BOA Council and must be a current member of BOA and must be in active clinical practice.

The post is open to all grades, including SAS. Applicants will need to be able to commit to attending Council meetings, leading the delivery of an EDI session at Congress and supporting or participating in ad hoc meetings and initiatives.

As a member of Council the commitment will be the four regular meetings of the BOA Council, usually held on a Wednesday (February, April, October and December).

It is recommended therefore that the post holder has support for the role from their Trust.

The duties fall within those normally supported by the NHS and the post does not carry any remuneration either for sessional reimbursement to the employer or as a personal honorarium.

Term of Office

3 years, with option to stand for further 3 year term (6 years in total).

Description of Duties

To lead the development and delivery of BOA’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy
To identify and lead on initiatives that promote a more diverse and inclusive community within Trauma & Orthopaedic (T&O) Surgery, that accurately reflects the population we care for.
To engage with other key professional stakeholders such as the Royal Colleges, Specialty Associations and NHS bodies
To engage with BOA and BOTA Culture and Diversity Champions to support and promote their work
To promote, co-ordinate and deliver the BOA DEI session at Congress.
To attend the following committee meetings:
- Executive Board
- Council

Administrative Support

Administrative support will be provided by BOA policy and programmes team.

Travel and other out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the policies of the Association in force at the time in accordance with the functions of the Association.

Application process

Appointment will be by competitive interview. Applications, in the form of a covering letter and a brief CV, should be submitted by email to: [email protected]. Applicants are also welcome to contact the President to discuss. Deadline for applications is 20th January 2023.

Past Opportunities

Thank you to everyone who applied, we have had a fantastic response to our committee vacancies, and will be in touch with applicants in due course.

The BOA is committed to equality of access to a T&O career and to the services of the Association. As per our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, applications are particularly encouraged from currently under-represented groups in the BOA leadership structures including, but not limited to, women, BAME and LGBTQ+ members.
If you have any questions please get in touch with [email protected]