Overview

Is there a gap in your surgical leadership skills? Do you need to demonstrate leadership capabilities to CCT? The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh offers a comprehensive and structured approach to developing surgical leadership skills. Our "Personal and Relational Leadership," module addresses individual growth and team dynamics, which are essential in surgical settings. Including a live virtual session and a Learning Log with recorded lectures and activities provides flexibility for participants to engage with the material at their own pace while still having opportunities for interactive learning and bespoke feedback. Our convenors Lisa Hadfield-Law and Humphrey Scott, bring credibility and expertise to the programme. Aligning FSL with the GMC Generic Professional Capabilities Framework, CCT requirements and the College's vision for inclusivity and innovation demonstrates a commitment to staying current with professional standards and adapting to the evolving needs of the surgical community.

Target Audience

UK & Ireland and overseas trainees, SAS and consultant surgeons

Learning Style

Access to an online Learning Log with recorded lectures and activities, with bespoke feedback. Plus a live 3 hour virtual session.

Aims & Objectives

This is a valuable opportunity for surgeons at all levels to enhance their leadership skills and contribute to the advancement of surgical practice.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
• Define their purpose as a leader within their service.
• Evaluate their impact on others.
• Plan practical reflection, coaching and feedback.
• Manage their behaviour under stress.
• Assess their style of managing conflict and develop some strategies.
• Plan how to build and maintain fortitude.
• Experiment with and learn from new behaviours in the workplace.
• Map learning to:
- RCSEd - Code of Conduct
- The relevant surgical curriculum
- GMC Generic Professional Capabilities
- GMC - Good Medical Practice
- RCSEng - Good Surgical Practice

Course Directors

Lisa Hadfield-Law and Humphrey Scott, who bring credibility and expertise to the programme.

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you read our cancellation policy before booking. For our full terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy, please view our Cancellation Policy which is available on the tab above.

Programme dates

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh have scheduled two dates for the first half of 2025. If you are interested in booking onto one of these programmes, please select the Book Your Place Option at the top of the page. Dates are displayed as the live virtual session but please be reminded of the mandatory pre work required before attending the live virtual session. You will be granted access to the mandatory pre work by the programme start dates detailed below. If you have any questions, please contact education@rcsed.ac.uk

Feb/March Cohort

Applications close: 9th February
Programme starts: 11th February (on line component to be completed at your convenience but by midnight 7th March)
Live virtual session: Tuesday 11th March (6-9pm)

April/May Cohort

Applications close: 25th April
Programme starts: 28th April (on line component to be completed at your convenience but by midnight 23rd May)
Live virtual session: Tuesday 27th May (6-9pm)

Additional Information

Please see below for a brief overview of the course by director, Lisa Hadfield-Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCSEd’s course cancellation policy?

What happens if RCSEd cancels a course I am booked on?
On occasion, RCSEd may need to cancel a course, for example if we are affected by an event out with our control or if it is not financially viable for us to deliver the course. If we do need to cancel, we will let you know as soon as possible and provide you with a full refund of course fees paid.

RCSEd shall incur no further liability (eg. travel or accommodation costs). You may wish to consider taking out appropriate travel insurance for any non-refundable costs you may incur when arranging to attend the course.

What happens if I need to cancel my place on a course I am booked?
If you cancel your place more than four weeks before the event date, you will incur an administration fee of 10% (or £50, whichever is greater) of the total course fee. NB: For course fees £250 and under, the cancellation fee is £30)

If you cancel your place less than four weeks before the course date, once the course has started, or you do not notify us, the total course fee will be charged, and no refund will be given.

Please also note that you cannot transfer your place on a Course to someone else. This is because many of our courses have a waiting list, and we have an obligation to honour this.

Can I cancel a course booking online?
NO, cancellations must be made directly with the education team by email (education@rcsed.ac.uk).
Can I transfer to another date for the same course?
YES, you can transfer to another date by contacting the Education section directly (education@rcsed.ac.uk). Please note that you can transfer only once and transfers can only be made if more than 4 weeks prior to the start of the course, without incurring additional costs. Should you cancel again, no refund shall be given.

Should you have any further questions, the Education Team can be contacted on 0131 527 1600 or by email to education@rcsed.ac.uk.

How do I book a place on an RCSEd course?

You can book a place for all our courses by visiting the RCSEd website, and selecting the course you wish to book. Please note that you will need to register with the website in order to book.

For some regional and international courses you will need to book directly with the centre. Please check individual courses for details.

You can also contact the Education Section by phone to book (0131 527 1600).

What payment methods do RCSEd accept?

Visa and MasterCard are accepted on the RCSEd website and over the phone to the education team.

All course bookings will receive a booking confirmation email: this email acts as your receipt.

Request an Invoice: If your course fees will be paid by a third party (eg trust, hospital, charitable fund) and they wish to be invoiced then they must provide us with an official purchase order. We are unable to process applications without this.

The purchase order should be submitted with the application form and can be emailed to education@rcsed.ac.uk. Please note that we can only invoice organisations and not individuals. Please check with your hospital or trust, as some may require you to pay yourself and then claim the money back.

Associated Documents

2024 rcsed_course_cancellation_policy.pdf

Foundation in Surgical Leadership (FSL)

Key Facts