Training courses

Course overview – This two-day course, aimed at FY1 and above, is designed to instil core surgical skills at the very start of a surgeon's training by teaching the correct basic techniques. You will be taught instrument handling, knot tying, suturing techniques, fine tissue handling, wound management and diathermy.

These courses are delivered by experienced surgeons with a wide range of knowledge and experience in teaching. 

Audience – FY1 (BSS is strongly recommended for all trainees who are about to embark on their first surgical position), FY2, ST1/CT1 and ST2/CT2 and SCPs.

Cost – £775

Venue – Postgraduate Education Centre, City Hospital, Nottingham

Dates – 29th & 30th September 2025

Too book contact sarah.hutton11@nhs.net for an application form

Course overview – The Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology course has been designed to introduce trainees to safe surgical techniques and obstetric clinical skills in a structured workshop environment. The course is standardised to ensure that common objectives, content structure and assessment methods are followed. The course consists of 3 modules and covers basic surgical skills and basic skills in obstetrics.. 

Audience – The course is intended for trainees ST1-2 and is a mandatory requirement for entry into ST3. Foundation Years 1 and 2 with an interest in obstetrics and gynaecology may also apply.

Cost – £775

Venue – Postgraduate Education Centre, City Hospital, Nottingham

Dates – to be advised

Too book contact sarah.hutton11@nhs.net for an application form

Fresh whole body cadaver specimens to be used for training purposes on offshore courses in association with The National Repository Centre.

Pre-entry requirement for the Offshore Medics Course. To enroll you must have at least three years of experience as:

• a registered general or enrolled nurse with name on the UKCC register; 
• a  military medic army CMT, Navy MA, Air Force MA;
• a state reg paramedic;
• an operating department practitioner (fully qualified).

The course enables offshore medics to carry out their duties confidently in:

• Introsseous devices
• Throbolysis training
• Advanced life support course (UK Resuscitation Council Accredited)
• I.V. cannulation and injection techniques
• Urinary catheterisation
• Chest drain insertion
• ENT conditions
• Dental first aid
• Eye conditions
• Pre-hospital trauma life support (Royal College of Surgeons England Accredited)
• Intubation and advanced airway management
• 12 lead ECG rhythm recognition
• Communications
• Medical emergencies
• NG tube placement
• Suturing techniques and wound care
• Use and administration of drugs
• Emergency psychiatric conditions
• Food hygiene (certificated)
• Manual handling of patients (certificated)
• Rescue stretchers (certificated)
• Safe working at height (certificated) including
  • Ethos
  • SWAH Equipment
  • Safe movement being lowered with a rope system
  • Restricted access and Egress scenarios
• Common minor ailments including dermatological conditions

The course includings:

• Two weeks at the Clinical Skills Centre
• Emergency Department secondment (full course only)

Qualified Offshore Medics may use this course as a refresher; and only need attend the two week clinical skill teaching. 

Course Fees

• For course fees please contact sarah.hutton11@nhs.net

Course Dates

• 29th September – 8th October 2025
• 8th – 17th December 2025
• 26th January – 4th February 2026
• 22nd June – 1st July 2026
• 7th – 16th December 2026

 

How to book

If you are interested in attending this course or if you are unsure as to whether you satisfy the pre-entry requirements, please contact Sarah Hutton on 0115 962 7758 or email  sarah.hutton11@nhs.net

For all new medics who would like us to arrange an ED placements after completion of the two week course, please see below a list of requirements you will be asked for by our Human Resources department, additional costs will be incurred.

• CV
• Current registration number and copy of reg certificate
• Military medics copy of medical qualification cert or equivalent
• Current employer details
• CRB (if they are coming from abroad we also request a certificate of good standing)
• ID (including passport/right to work in UK),
• Occupational Health clearance (Hep B immunisation confirmation)
• A reference from current employer

For all new offshore medics who wish to have ED placements please contact  sarah.hutton11@nhs.net

Through the appointment of two additional trainers the Clinical Skills and Competency Centre at Nottingham City Hospital is now able to offer more flexible and specific training to a wider group of professionals.

To book onto any mobile skills training session contact Sarah Hutton, Business & Operations Development Manager, on 01159 627758 (internal ext 54905 or email sarah.hutton11@nhs.net.)

Sessions/courses available include:

• Cannulation and venepuncture
• Male and female catheterisation
• Wound care and basic suturing
• Nasogastric tube insertion (Ryles and fine bore)
• Ultrasound central line insertion
• Ultrasound cannulation
• Chest drain insertion (covering needle decompression, seldinger and surgical chest drain)
• Cardioversion and transcutaneous cardiac pacing
• Intraosseous access
• Inhouse Basic Surgical Skills 1 day course

The following training equipment is available for use within within the Postgraduate Medical Education Centre only  (we are unable to loan out our equipment for use outside of the centre):

• Full body adult resuscitation and trauma manikins
• Full body paediatric resuscitation manikins
• Cannulation and venepuncture arms
• Inovus laparoscopic trainers
• Joint Injection models (knee, wrist, shoulder, foot and ankle)
• Lumbar puncture manikin
• Chest drain manikin
• Knot tying and tying at depth jigs
• Catheterisation manikins
• Eye examination trainerEar examination trainer
• Male and female pelvic trainers
• Prompt flex birthing simulator
• Blue phantom ultrasound cannulation arm
• Blue phantom femoral manikin
• Ultrasound compatible central line manikin
• Arterial blood gas manikin
• Abdominal paracentesis manikin
• Rectal examination manikin
• Pericardiocentesis manikin
• EZ-IO intraosseous kits

Are you looking to create a bespoke course or training session? Our team can support the development of bespoke courses to meet the needs of individuals and groups. Please get in touch to discuss the opportunities available sarah.hutton11@nhs.net

Course overview – NAEMT’s 10th Edition Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognised around the world as the leading continuing education program for Pre-Hospital emergency trauma care. The mission of PHTLS is to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all providers involved in the delivery of Prehospital care.

PHTLS courses improve the quality of trauma care and decrease mortality. The program is based on a philosophy stressing the treatment of the multi-system trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs. PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. It is based on the belief that, given a good fund of knowledge and key principles, EMS practitioners are capable of making reasoned decisions regarding patient care. 

Audience – PHTLS is appropriate for ECA/ECSWs, EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, ACP’s, Doctors with an interest in prehospital care, and other prehospital providers.

Cost – £475 (one day) & £575 (two day)

Venue – Nottingham Trent University, Mansfield, Nottingham

Dates –

30th September 25 

10th December 2025

To book contact sarah.hutton11@nhs.net for an application form

Course overview – ATLS® is a global course, teaching a systematic process of trauma care for patients with life-threatening injuries.

Throughout this two-day interactive course, you will learn a range of comprehensive and adaptable trauma management skills relevant to all specialities.

The RCS is the only provider of ATLS® in the UK, teaching a safe and reliable method of immediate management of severely injured patients. The ATLS® programme has been adopted in over 80 countries around the world.

The format of this hybrid course includes a state-of-the-art and interactive e-learning tool which will enhance your learning experience and reduce the number of days attending the practical sessions from three to two. The pre-course e-learning is a mandatory requirement for this course and must be completed by 7am the day before the face-to-face course. It will take approximately 20-30 hrs to complete.

Audience – This course is only suitable for doctors at FY2 grade and above, equivalent staff grades, eligible and advanced clinical practitioners (ACP) 

Cost – £850

Venue – Postgraduate Education Centre, City Hospital, Nottingham

Dates – To be advised

To book contact sarah.hutton11@nhs.net for an application form

Course Overview – The IMPACT course is a two-day course introducing the principles and practice of acute medical care and related knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes. It enables trainee doctors to assess and treat acutely unwell patients and where appropriate gives guidance on when to ask for help. The course provides key point presentations, workshops, “hands on” skills stations and critically ill patient teaching is given by experienced instructors in a supportive environment.

Audience – IMPACT is aimed at IMT 1/2/3 level trainees in Acute Medicine, General Internal Medicine and Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS) programmes. Foundation doctors intending to embark on a career in any of the aforementioned specialties can undertake the course after completion of 8 months of acute medical specialties in their FY2 year but must bear in mind that the standard of teaching is pitched at IMT 1/2/3 level. You should have successfully completed an Advanced Life Support (ALS) course before you attend an IMPACT Course.

Cost  – £695

Dates – 10th & 11th November 2025

Venue – Postgraduate Education Centre, City Hospital, Nottingham

To book please contact sarah.hutton11@nhs.net

Course overview – Elevate your skills as a clinical educator with this comprehensive learning course, designed to enhance your confidence in developing and delivering educational activities. This course combines online learning with hands-on, personalised support to help you succeed in your teaching and surgical career. 

Audience – This course is suitable for all career grades, speciality and specialist surgeons (SAS), locally employed doctors (LED), dental surgeons and the extended surgical and allied health team. It has been designed for anyone involved in the delivery of surgical and dental training, either locally or as a member of faculty.

Cost – £500

Dates –17th October 2025

Venue – Postgraduate Education Centre, City Hospital, Nottingham

To book please contact sarah.hutton11@nhs.net

Course overview – Taught over two days by skilled and knowledgeable faculty, you will learn how to make life-saving surgical decisions and perform damage control under pressure in a trauma and emergency environment. 

Through practical workshops on unembalmed cadavers, you will learn surgical procedures to manage a broad range of trauma situations, as well as covering decision-making, epidemiology and emerging technologies.

Audience - Participants should have a good understanding of ATLS and critical care principles and experience of managing trauma both frequently and infrequently

This course is suitable for ST5-8, consultants and SAS grades

Cost – £1935

Venue – Postgraduate Education Centre, City Hospital, Nottingham

Dates – 3rd & 4th November 2025

To book contact sarah.hutton11@nhs.net for an application form