The Royal College of Surgeons of England is one of the best-known professional membership organisations in the world, with a name and reputation that speak for excellence in the UK and across the globe. We provide education, assessment and development to nearly 30,000 surgeons, dental surgeons and members of the wider surgical and dental teams at all stages of their careers. We set professional standards, facilitate research and champion world-class surgical outcomes for patients. In July 2021, we opened the doors to our new building; a modern space that also respects our heritage. We recently unveiled our College strategy for the next 5 years, bringing together our new vision, mission, values, and strategic aims. Our values: • Collaboration • Respect • Excellence Our aim is to inspire the surgeons of tomorrow, whilst supporting the surgeons of today. If this sounds interesting, why not come and join us? We are committed to embracing diversity by building an inclusive environment which welcomes and supports staff from all backgrounds and cultures, and that the workforce becomes representative of a diverse population at all levels. We welcome and encourage greater diversity and we are committed to treating everyone with kindness and integrity, while actively seeking to promote these behaviours in everyone. In addition to standard company benefits including an enhanced pension scheme and cycle-to-work scheme, the College promotes a healthy work-life balance culture which includes: • Enhanced Annual leave: 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and four college closure days over Christmas. • Flexible working • Enhanced Parenthood leave entitlements and pay • Special leave: such as paid carers leave, study leave and time off for fertility treatment • 2 Volunteering days per year • Sabbaticals • Staff networks • Wellbeing programme, Mental Health First Aiders, Menopause Champions and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support
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It was delightful to welcome another group of dental professionals from China to The Royal College of Surgeons of England. It was also a privilege to be invited to the exclusive dinner with the College Dean. Many congratulations to all the newly admitted college members!
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Thank you to the The Royal College of Surgeons of England William (Bill) Thomas Chris Lavy Mai Seida ( Mai Attia) Rosy Emodi for hosting a superb induction lunch last week to welcome our new Galeski Global Surgical Fellows for 2024/25. I was joined by Ayo Oshowo of WACS (West African College of Surgeons) and Khaleda Zaheer of Refugee Crisis as we welcomed our new Fellows Yemi Soile Tobi Ayorinde and Issy Marks. OIUK, WACS and Refugee Crisis are incredibly honoured to have been selected as partner organisations for this Fellowship scheme. The Galeski Global Surgery Fellowship offered by the RCS aims to improve global access to essential surgical care by providing opportunities for surgical trainees to actively contribute to and exchange expertise in global surgery outreach initiatives. Huge congratulations to our newly appointed Fellows who will have an opportunity to travel overseas to undertake clinical, teaching, training and research activities to help build local surgical capacity and improve access.
How can we encourage trainees and medical students to confidently ask questions and challenge practices? In the latest #Bulletin, authors M Davidson, E Brennan, NJ Mortensen and PA Brennan explain how steep hierarchies and a lack of open communication can still lead to preventable harm in healthcare. Building a supportive, inclusive culture in the operating theatre—one where all team members feel safe speaking up—is crucial for patient safety and team morale. Have you ever felt you didn't have the confidence to ask questions? Comment below 👇 Read more: https://ow.ly/K49250UcKlq
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I had an incredible experience at the Bjorn Saven Centre in London, attending a surgical skills course hosted by the The Royal College of Surgeons of England. This opportunity allowed me to enhance my practical skills and gain valuable insights into core surgical techniques. Key skills I developed during the course include: • Surgical handwashing, gowning, and double-gloving • Skin preparation and draping • Tying various surgical knots • Handling basic surgical instruments • Performing interrupted, mattress, and subcuticular suturing • Administering local anaesthetic • Excising skin lesions and sebaceous cysts I’m grateful for the opportunity to refine these essential techniques and hope to develop these skills further in the future.
We're backing The Mirror's campaign for better regulation of cosmetic procedures in the UK. As the paper highlights, there have been tragic consequences. Plastic surgeon and our Vice-President, Professor Vivien Lees, has been shocked by the lack of government oversight: "The situation is out of control in the UK. Cosmetic procedures must be regulated as soon as possible before there is another death. "In the hands of an untrained person, these procedures place members of the public at significant risk of harm, injury and potential death. The resulting complications can be permanent, affecting more than just physical appearance. There may be psychological and social repercussions, too. More serious complications may result in the need for emergency medical care, with the NHS picking up the bill for this." We urge the Government to act swiftly to protect patients by closing regulatory gaps in cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures. Operations like liposuction and non-surgical facelifts must only be performed by GMC-registered specialists, and a licensing scheme for non-surgical procedures should be implemented. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYRQXQtB
As a woman surgeon, have you ever needed a more robust network of support and mentorship? Our Women in Surgery (WinS) network is dedicated to championing women at all stages of their surgical careers. Whether you're a student, trainee, or consultant, WinS offers resources, events and a community focused on achieving gender equality. Join us: https://ow.ly/ubqq50U53XZ
The next Annual General Meeting of fellows and members will be held this Monday 25 November. Register to join online: https://ow.ly/65Wt50UbAZp
We are proud to award Professor Sir Chris Whitty an honorary fellowship at today’s diplomates ceremony. A calm, steadfast leader during the pandemic, he exemplifies medicine at its best. He joins eight other distinguished recipients honoured this week: https://ow.ly/QYfo50Ub1gG
We’re delighted to welcome over 400 diplomates and their families this week to celebrate their incredible achievements. Congratulations to the newest members and fellows of our College 🙌 #DIPS2024