Committee vacancies
The BOA are recruiting for a number of Committee vacancies. Committee members are appointed for their passion, dedication, and innovation.
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: Medico-legal, Trauma and Orthopaedic. 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] by the deadline of 12pm Monday 30th September 2024.
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.
- Please download the Committee member Job Description* for more information.
- If you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected].
*Please note there is a separate Job Description for the Medico-legal Committee Chair vacancy, the Orthopaedic Committee Vice-Chair vacancy and the Trauma Committee Vice-Chair vacancy. These can be found in the corresponding tabs below.
Medico-legal Committee - 3x vacancies
1x Chair - Applicants must be either Home Fellow or SAS Y11+ BOA members
For this position, it is expected that the Chair will be an eminent orthopaedic surgeon who has evidence of interest in medico legal practice. They should also be a member of the BOA and has history of support and or contribution to BOA activities e.g. BOA Congress or past committee member. For more details, see terms of reference.
Interview date: Tuesday 12th November 2-5pm
Term start date: 1st January 2025
Term end date: 31st December 2027
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Medico-legal Committee terms of reference for more details.
2x Appointed Member - Applicants must be either Home Fellow or SAS Y11+ BOA members
Interview date: Monday 18th November 2-5pm
Term start date: 1st January 2025
Term end date: 31st December 2027
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Medico-legal Committee terms of reference for more details.
Orthopaedic Committee - 1x vacancy
1x Vice-Chair - Applicants must be either Home Fellow or SAS Y11+ BOA members
We would encourage previous and existing members of the Committee to apply. Please see the terms of reference for more details.
Interview date: Monday 4th November, 5-7pm
Term start date: 1st January 2025
Term end date: 31st December 2027
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Orthopaedic Committee terms of reference for more details.
Research Committee - No current vacancies
No current vacancies.
Please see the Research Committee terms of reference for more details.
Trauma Committee - 3x vacancies
1x Vice-Chair - Applicants must be either Home Fellow or SAS Y11+ BOA members
We would encourage previous and existing members of the Committee to apply. Please see the terms of reference for more details.
Interview date: Monday 28th October 1-3pm
Term start date: 1st January 2025
Term end date: 31st December 2027
Please download the job description here.
At least 2x Appointed Members - Applicants must be either Home Fellow or SAS Y11+ BOA members
Interview date: Wednesday 30th October 1-4pm
Term start date: 1st January 2025
Term end date: 31st December 2027
Please download the job description here.
Please see the Trauma Committee terms of reference for more details.
Education & Careers Committee - No current vacancies
No current vacancies.
Please see the Education and Careers Committee terms of reference for more details.
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)