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 –28th & 29th September 2026

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

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 – 15th & 16th December 2026

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 – 4th December 2026

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 – To be advised

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

Course overview: The ETC is a 2.5-day intensive course where an experienced course faculty will take you through a multidisciplinary team approach, focused on trauma care. This course provides an opportunity for all specialities regularly involved in the initial reception of major trauma patients, to learn and develop as a team. The course focuses on both technical and non-technical skills of those leading trauma calls in clinical practice.

Audience: This course is currently only offered to those who are on the National waiting list. To apply, please register with ETCO  ETC UK & Ireland - Application Form

You must be ST5 or above and have completed an ATLS course previously to attend this course.

Dates - TBA

Cost - £850

For enquiries please contact sarah.hutton11@nhs.net