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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) acknowledges the critical role that all members of the Extended Surgical Team play in delivering quality care.

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

Intercollegiate General Surgery Guidance on COVID-19 UPDATE

Published: 27 March 2020

This updated guidance will be subject to further amendment in the light of new national recommendations in relation to PPE and aerosol generating procedures. It should be noted that current advice from Public Health England in relation to positive flow ventilation in theatres should be followed and the previous text related to this issue has been removed.

RCSEd President Daily Blog - Proud of the Best

Published: 25 March 2020

Yesterday, I was in the College for the last time for what could be a while, collecting my last few belongings and working with Anthony Oxford, CEO to close down the buildings. It was sad to see the construction team working on our 10 Hill Place Hotel development, downing tools.

COVID-19: Joint Dental Dean Statement

Published: 25 March 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge for all health and care workers in the UK, and we know what a worrying time this is for everyone in the oral health profession.

COVID-19: Joint Statement on arrangements for dental and dental care professional students/graduates

Published: 24 March 2020

The strict control measures relating to COVID-19 will affect many students and recent graduates in the dental and dental care professions across the UK over the coming months. We are issuing this statement to try to address some of the concerns arising from this situation, but of course our primary concern at this time, is the safety of students, trainees, educators and the public.

How is COVID-19 Affecting the Dental Teams and Patients in the UK? Insights from Natalie Bradley

Published: 24 March 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge for all health and care workers in the UK, and we know what a worrying time it is for everyone involved in the oral care profession. We caught up with one of our Dental Ambassadors, Natalie Bradley, who offered us insights on how the pandemic is affecting her work environment and patients.