External Organisation
Session Description
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, difficult and challenging 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 feel 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.
Summary
By the end of the day, it is hoped we can learn from each other's unique perspectives and skillsets, that will lead ultimately to better outcomes for patients as well as more fulfilling professional develpoment,improved workforce longivity,productivity and professional satisfaction.