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RCSEd Voices Concerns over SCPs Performing High-Risk Surgery

As an organisation focused on improving standards of surgical care and patient outcomes, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is extremely concerned about the recent publication in the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) (“Laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by a surgical care practitioner: a review of outcomes”) detailing the experience of a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Partners with the David Nott Foundation to Deliver Trauma Surgery Training

In a landmark collaboration aimed at addressing the critical shortage of skilled surgical care in conflict and disaster zones, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is teaming up with the David Nott Foundation (DNF) to later this year host their Hostile Environment Surgical Training UK (HEST-UK) course at the College in Edinburgh.

Nominations Open for Trainee member of Council 2024

Nominations are invited for this key opportunity for the opinion of our Trainee membership to influence College policy in the future on a wide range of issues including training, education, assessment and future service delivery. The Trainee member of Council also co-chairs the Trainee Committee during their term of office.

Other RCSEd News

Council Election Results Announced

Published: 30 August 2019

After a recent ballot of the College’s Members and Fellows, the College is pleased to announce the following appointments to Council: Clare McNaught (re-elected), Ian Hawthorn (re-elected), Zahid Raza (re-elected), Chris Caddy and Phil Turner.

Supporting Trainee Doctors as They Prepare for Work in the NHS - Response to Heath Education England

Published: 29 August 2019

Embarking on a medical career is daunting and one of the major issues new doctors face is the reduction in pastoral and peer support which used to be provided within the firm structure. Ensuring new doctors are ready for the challenges they face is essential for them to be able to provide the highest levels of patient care and maintain patient safety.

RCSEd Signs Agreement to Support Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) in Malaysia

Published: 23 August 2019

Professor Mike Griffin, RCSEd President, has signed an agreement with Professor April Roslani, President of the College of Surgeons of Malaysia, to support the delivery of Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) courses in Malaysia.

RCSEd Joins 16 Other Health Organisations to Warn of Danger to Patient Safety from a No-Deal Brexit

Published: 22 August 2019

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has joined 16 other Royal Colleges and medical organisations in writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to warn of the danger to the NHS of a no-deal Brexit. The letter urges the UK Government to consider the implications for patient safety during its decision making and negotiations with the EU.

Programme Announced for the Annual Conference of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers 2019

Published: 15 August 2019

The programme for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Annual Conference of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) 2019 is now available online!