BOA Annual Congress 2025

For the NHS to remain a health service that meets public expectations and maintains its pride in offering high-quality, patient-centered care without charge at the point of use, it is imperative to look after its workforce, and equip them with the necessary skills and support, to provide the level of care that the public needs.

The Extended Clinical Team(ECT) session at congress is part of the  BOA’s wish to embrace the wider workforce in T+O welcoming the ongoing transformations within the NHS that aims for a larger workforce that operates in novel ways within an environment that values compassion and inclusivity. Attracting and retaining a dedicated and enthusiastic workforce is growing more difficult, and the NHS finds itself competing in a labour market that is becoming increasingly competitive.

The ECT includes a variety of healthcare professionals working together to improve patient experience and training opportunities. 

Our healthcare landscape faces uncertain and difficult times ahead. The huge numbers of patients waiting for elective surgery place an increasing stress on already overstretched resources. Our workforce may feel at times exhausted, burnt out and demoralised. In these challenging times it is  vital that we work together as multidisciplinary teams to share different approaches and expertise, improve patient outcomes and job satisfaction.

The ECT had been recognised and reported as one of the most significant enablers of improving surgical training. It supports the delivery of services that are regarded as at least as safe and effective as the traditional workforce model.

Within the NHS there has been a growing recognition of the value of shared learning as a way for professionals to share expertise and experience while working to address a common goal. Together, a group can create more than the sum of its parts. For the BOA as an organisation, it is  important to support this concept of shared learning to ultimately improve patient care and outcomes.

A very exciting day for the Friday is planned with the overall aim of how to develop new skills, improve clinical practice, support professional development and make things better for patients.

Important Information

Please note that all Friday sessions are face-to-face sessions and run concurrently, you will only be able to attend one event event. 

Please Note: All Friday sessions need to be booked separately from the main Congress (Tuesday - Thursday) and booking fees may apply.

Course Fees

• BOA Member and Non-BOA Member £40

If you have a query or would like to express your interest in attending the session, please contact the BOA Events Team via [email protected].