Committee Vacancies
Help Drive the BOA's Mission: Relieving pain. Restoring function. Transforming lives.
These ambitions are at the heart of everything the BOA does – and our committees play a vital role in turning them into action.
Applications are NOW OPEN for vacant Committee positions until 11th October 2026.
We are looking for innovative, committed and enthusiastic BOA members to join our Research, Education and Careers, Trauma, and Medico-Legal Committees. If you are passionate about improving trauma and orthopaedics, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to make a meaningful difference for patients, surgeons and the wider profession, we encourage you to apply.
Serving on a BOA committee is an opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence the direction of the Association, and help shape policy, education and research. It is also a chance to develop your leadership skills, broaden your professional network, and work alongside colleagues from across the UK who share a commitment to advancing our specialty.
The BOA is more than a professional association – it is a community. Our committees bring together members at different career stages and from a wide range of backgrounds to share ideas, support one another, and work towards a common goal. Many members tell us that serving on a committee has been one of the most rewarding parts of their involvement with the BOA, both professionally and personally.
We are committed to ensuring our committees reflect the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from members of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within BOA leadership and committee structures.
If you are ready to bring fresh ideas, make a lasting contribution, and be part of a supportive community working to relieve pain, restore function and transform lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.
You may apply for vacancies across multiple Committees, however, if you are successful for one, any other application(s) will automatically be removed from consideration.
- We are recruiting across the following committees: Education & Careers, Medico-legal, Research, and Trauma. The list of vacancies for each Committee and the Terms of Reference can be found below.
- To apply, please send a CV, covering letter and completed declaration form (Word documents only) to [email protected].
The covering letter (max 2 pages) should cover:- Why you are interested in the BOA Committee position
- How you would actively contribute to the Committee
- Any relevant experience delivering projects and initiatives
- How you would approach working on a Committee
- The Committee declaration form can be downloaded here. Please note that you need to have two BOA members to propose and second you (with a supporting statement) for the position - we encourage you to ensure you have this organised in good time ahead of the deadline.
- Please ensure it is clear which Committee/vacancy you are applying for. You may apply for more than one vacancy but your letter should explain how you would be suitable for each of them.
- Deadline for Committee applications is 11th October 2026.
- Please download the Committee member Job Description for more information.
- If you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected].
Education & Careers Committee - 1 x vacancy
1 x Committee Vice Chair
Interview date: 9th November 2026
Term start date: 1st January 2027
Term end date: 31st December 2029
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Education and Careers Committee terms of reference for more details.
Medico-legal Committee - 1 x vacancy
1 x Committee Member
Interview date: 2nd November 2026
Term start date: 1st January 2027
Term end date: 31st December 2029
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Medico-legal Committee terms of reference for more details.
Research Committee - 3 x vacancies
1 x Committee Chair
Interview date: 18th November 2026
Term start date: 1st January 2027
Term end date: 31st December 2029
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Research Committee terms of reference for more details.
1 x Committee Member
Interview date: 12th November 2026
Term start date: 1st January 2027
Term end date: 31st December 2029
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Research Committee terms of reference for more details.
1x SAS Representative
Interview date: 12th November 2026
Term start date: 1st January 2027
Term end date: 31st December 2029
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Research Committee terms of reference for more details.
Trauma Committee - 1 x vacancy
1 x Committee Member
Interview date: 13th November 2026
Term start date: 1st January 2027
Term end date: 31st December 2029
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Research Committee terms of reference for more details.
Independent Practice Committee - 2 x vacancies
2 x Committee Members
Interview date: 26th November 2026
Term start date: 1st January 2027
Term end date: 31st December 2029
Please download the job description here.
The Independent Practice Committee terms of reference will be available for download shortly.
The BOA is committed to equality of access to a T&O career and to the services of the Association and we encourage applications which increase the diversity of the BOA.
Check out what some of our new Committee members have to say about their new roles!
Being the eternal student I am loving every second of being part of "Team EdCar" (Education and Careers) Team. In my particular role, it is great fun, working with the wider, clinical and non-clinical team, constantly looking for more and better ways to help ALL early career resident doctors & medical students interested in the best profession in the 🌎 to nail their dreams and cement their goals!
That’s just the tip of the iceberg as Team EdCar are there to help orthopaedic surgeons of all levels, background and experience to thrive in their workplace. Team EdCar has a diverse makeup, which enables us to learn from each other and disseminate the T&O vibes to wider sections of our specialty. Working on Team Edcar also provides a closer glimpse of the grander machinations of the Champions League of UK T&O, with arranging sessions at Congress, BOTA and wider. If you have a passion and vision for education or leadership within T&O then Team EdCar has a position for you and will help you realise it!
Niel Kang (BOA Education and Careers Committee, Medical Student Lead)
You might not automatically associate the words “exciting, fulfilling and rewarding” with the words “committee membership” but I can certainly say this of my experiences with the BOA education and careers committee.
It is wonderful to be involved with such a supportive, motivated and enthusiastic team, who have whole-heartedly backed a raft of measures to support SAS and LED surgeons. The committee and the BOA team have been welcoming, encouraging and always keen to help.
Most people will have had ideas about initiatives, strategies, or opportunities that they think should be available, so it has been fantastic to be part of a huge organisation like the BOA that has the reach and resources to make things happen. It’s the difference between talking in the tea room, or helping a few people in your own area, and making a difference to surgeons and patients across the country.
Julie Craig (Education and Careers Committee, SAS Representative)