Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS)
Key Facts
- When is this course held?
20 Jun 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 (2 dates) - Where is this course held?
View locations and dates- Edinburgh - RCSEd
- Belfast
- Birmingham - RCSEd
- Cardiff
- Chorley
- Inverness
- Leeds
- London
- Newcastle
- Portsmouth
- How much does this course cost?
From £175 - View more information below - Can I book online?:
Yes - Is CPD awarded for this course?
Yes, 6 Hours - Course/Event group: Surgical Course | See more Surgical Courses
Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS)
Technical skills alone are insufficient to ensure optimal outcomes following surgery. The Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) Masterclass provides participants with a broad knowledge and practical experience of the non-technical skills that have been demonstrated to be essential for safe patient care. These include the cognitive and interpersonal aspects of operative surgery that are critical for optimising individual and team performance in surgery.
Suitability
Consultants and senior trainees in all surgical specialties.
Relevant Grades: ST7, ST8, SAS, Consultant
Course Format
Participants are sent reading material prior to attending the course. The course gives participants practical experience of observing and rating non-technical behaviours. The format is centered on small group work and the use of simulated scenarios from the operating theatre and other industries.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this masterclass, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the underlying principles of non-technical skills which contribute to safe surgical care.
- Differentiate between four major categories of non-technical skills: Situation Awareness, Decision Making, Team Communication, and Leadership.
- Identify and assess surgical non-technical skills in a series of operative video simulations using the NOTSS taxonomy.
Costs
Costs for this course vary depending on the location. Contact details for each centre are below.
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.
Course Director
Mr Richard Skipworth and Professor Steven Yule
Location Specific Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Associated Documents
This is a completely new and revised NOTSS Masterclass, launched in 2024 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of NOTSS. The course contains up to date behavioural science research findings on performance in the operating room, new video scenarios, and brand new section titled ‘Managing your cognitive load’.
Course Feedback
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us and a member of our Education team will be happy to help you.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Ashley McEwen or Claire Falconer
Phone: +44 (0)131 668 9237
Fax: +44 (0)131 557 6406
Email: notss@rcsed.ac.uk