Faculty of Perioperative Care News Feed

CPOC National No Smoking Day 2024

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:38:49 GMT

The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) supports National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 13 March 2024 and is excited to launch a brand-new infographic on the impact of smoking in the perioperative setting.

The Faculty of Perioperative Care 9th Annual Conference Round-Up

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:46:02 GMT

The Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) held its 9th Annual Conference on the 7 October in Birmingham. The theme of this year’s conference was ‘The Role of the Extended Surgical Team in the Digital World’’ with speakers covering a wide range of topics including robotics in surgery and the enhancement of extended team roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The FPC 9th Annual Conference 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:58:37 GMT

The Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) 9th Annual Conference is just a few weeks away! With a line-up of influential speakers and a programme packed with a vast range of topics in the field of perioperative care, this Conference is open to all multidisciplinary team members to attend on 7 October in Birmingham.

Mike Kay: The need for an ethical educated practitioner, working in the Surgical Care Practitioner role

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:30:36 GMT

The Faculty of Perioperative Care seeks to support practitioners working as part of the extended surgical team in a variety of ways. Educational and developmental opportunities number amongst these endeavours and those readers who have attended the annual conference will know that the poster abstract competition is an ongoing commitment by the Faculty to the development of beginning researchers. The publication of this paper is an example of the Faculty supporting a practitioner’s professional development.

Meet the Sponsors for the 9th FPC Annual Conference 2023

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:44:27 GMT

The Faculty is pleased to introduce two leading organisations within the medical industry, Alldoq and Inovus Medical as gold sponsors of the 9th Annual FPC Conference.

Association of Surgical Care Practitioners Inaugural Conference 2023

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:38:32 GMT

The 22nd April, Manchester, saw the inaugural Association of Surgical Care Practitioners (AoSCP) conference take place. Hosted by Edge Hill University (EHU) at their St James’ building centre, based in the city centre, with Surgical Care Practitioners (SCP) journeying from around the UK to attend.

The Faculty had the opportunity to exhibit at the event and speak with delegates about the benefits of being a member of FPC.

Surgical Royal Colleges Bolster Support for SCPs with Launch of Register

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:43:06 GMT

A register that will allow Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs) to demonstrate they are appropriately qualified has been launched by the UK’s two leading surgical Royal Colleges.

Stephanie Hayward Receives Academic Award

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:47:36 GMT

Stephanie Hayward had the honour of receiving an award from the Faculty in recognition of outstanding academic achievement upon graduating from the MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Surgical Care (Abdominal, Pelvic and General Surgery) programme at the University of Plymouth.

The eLogbook and the Extended Surgical Team

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:03:59 GMT

Surgical training has evolved over the years, but the pace of change accelerated in the 1990s. The publication, in 1993, of the Calman report on specialist medical training, shortened surgical training to six years. Prior to this, surgical training had been deemed to be complete three years after appointment as a senior registrar, a post which often took many years to achieve.

The FPC 8th Annual Conference: The Co-Convenors' Report

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:04:39 GMT

Held for the first time at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh campus in Surgeons’ Quarter Edinburgh, and with sponsorship from both Simendo and LaproSurge, the conference team had hoped to attract delegates who might, in the past have found the journey to the College’s Birmingham offices difficult. As it was, the weather conditions caused significant travel problems for all concerned. One intrepid team of Surgical Care Practitioners from the Essex Cardiac Centre reached Newcastle where all trains were stopping and hired a car, so determined were they to attend the conference and there were stories of similar adventures from delegates and speakers alike.

Recognition for Outgoing FPC Lead Charlie Auld

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:52:57 GMT

On 17 October 2022, Charlie Auld stepped down from the role of FPC Lead and handed over to new Lead, Juliette Murray. Charlie has been at the head of the Faculty since its inception in 2016, playing an integral part in the establishment and development of the FPC.

Meet the Sponsors for the 8th Annual FPC Conference

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:32:57 GMT

The Faculty of Perioperative Care are pleased to announce Simendo and LaproSurge as the sponsors for the upcoming 8th Annual FPC Conference.

The FPC 8th Annual Conference - The Co-Convenors' Perspective

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:37:55 GMT

Now in its eighth year, the Faculty of Perioperative Care Annual Conference returns on Saturday 19 November 2022. It will be a landmark event for the Faculty, as the first in-person FPC Conference since the pandemic, plus the first time the conference will be held at the College in Edinburgh.

Co-Convenors of the conference, Susan Hall and Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy provide an insight into what delegates can expect from the sessions, the inspiration behind the theme and what they are most looking forward to on the return of the conference.

RCSEd and RCS England Unveil the Joint Initiative of the Managed Voluntary Register and Curriculum Framework for Surgical Care Practitioners

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:38:52 GMT

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and The Royal College of Surgeons of England are delighted to unveil the Managed Voluntary Register (MVR) for Surgical Care Practitioners alongside the new SCP Curriculum Framework.

The Faculty of Perioperative Care Announces Juliette Murray as New Lead

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:41:45 GMT

The Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) is delighted to announce that Juliette Murray has begun her term as FPC Lead as of 17 October 2022.

Juliette follows Charlie Auld who has led the Faculty since its inception in 2016 and has been integral to its establishment and development. The FPC would like to take this opportunity to thank Charlie for his many contributions and commitment to the Faculty and its members.

Faculty Update by Charlie Auld, FPC Lead

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:23:49 GMT

FPC Lead, Charlie Auld shares a special update as he reflects on the activity of the Faculty over the past year.

The FPC 8th Annual Conference Programme Announcement

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:38:10 GMT

The full programme for the 8th Annual FPC Conference on Saturday 19 November has been announced, with topics centring around the theme of the surgical multidisciplinary team.

Vacancy for the Role of Chair of The Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC)

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:39:58 GMT

Members and Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh are invited to apply for the role of Chair of the Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC).

The current Chair of FPC, Mr Charles Auld, has held the position since the Faculty’s inception in 2016 and will step down later in 2022.

Save the Date! FPC Annual Conference 2022

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:47:41 GMT

Save the Date! The Faculty of Perioperative Care is delighted to announce that their Annual Conference will return in person on Saturday 19 November 2022.

Development of New Robotic Surgical Services

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:21:57 GMT

The Robotic Surgery Taskforce at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has established a robotic expert advisory group to consider issues around the implementation of robotic-assisted surgery in the UK.

FPC Lead, Mr Charlie Auld who is a member of the guidance writing group speaks on the significance of this report to advanced practitioners in surgery.

Edge Hill University Partners with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Edge Hill University has launched a new partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) to drive forward new medical research and training.

Academic Awarded Fellowship to Recognise Expertise in Surgical Care

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:53:00 GMT

A University of Plymouth academic has been awarded Fellowship to the Faculty of Perioperative Care.

Toby Rankin, Lecturer on the University’s MSc Surgical Care Practitioner programme, received the award for outstanding leadership in education, teaching and training of practitioners in surgery.

The FPC 7th Annual Conference...A Month On

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since The Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) hosted their 7th Annual Conference. Held online for the second year running, the conference offered a diverse programme focusing on the topics of education, research and governance relating to the extended surgical team.

The FPC 7th Annual Conference Roundup

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:21:33 GMT

On Friday 19 November, The Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) held their 7th annual conference. focusing on education, research and governance relating to the extended surgical team. The online conference offered a programme of esteemed speakers and attracted over 300 attendees throughout the course of the day.

FPC 7th Annual Conference - A Conversation with the Co-Convenors

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:50:27 GMT

The Faculty of Perioperative Care 7th Annual Conference is just three weeks away and with a line-up of influential speakers and a programme packed with major updates to the field of perioperative care, this will be valuable to all in the sector. This conference is dedicated to educating and inspiring all members of the extended surgical team. Co-Convenors of the conference, Charlie Auld and Susan Hall share their thoughts on how the extended surgical team has transformed over the past 18 months and what they’re most looking forward to from the conference!

Programme Announcement! FPC Annual Conference 2021

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:37:00 GMT

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Save the Date! FPC Annual Conference 2021

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:37:00 GMT

Save the Date!

FPC Annual Conference - 19 November 2021

RCSEd & RCSEng Partner in programme of work to support Surgical Care Practitioners

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:11:37 GMT

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng), as the surgical bodies currently championing and supporting the work of Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs), wish to announce that they are working jointly on a new bi-collegiate project intended to better support and assist SCPs in being recognised and granted formal regulation by the General Medical Council (GMC).

AfPP Virtual Annual Conference 2021

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:11:37 GMT

Realise your potential at the AfPP Annual Virtual Conference! This inspiring two-day event will run from 20 - 21 August and over 500 perioperative practitioners are expected to be in attendance. Register Now.

FPC Update

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:33 GMT

We are delighted to be able to update you on the Faculty of Perioperative Care as we approach completion of its 5th year since its beginning in 2016.

FPC Conference 2020 - Event Programme

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:45:46 GMT

The RCSEd Faculty of Perioperative Care Lead Mr Charlie Auld is looking forward to welcoming you to this year's FPC Conference 'The Perioperative Practitioner: What are the future developments for the extended surgical team?' delivered virtually on Friday 20 November 2020.

COVID-19: The Value of the Advanced Practitioner in the Surgical Team

Tue, 19 May 2020 09:27:54 GMT

Our webinar Covid-19: The value of the advanced practitioner in the surgical team took place on 6th May 2020 and was hosted by Mr Charlie Auld, who invited Ms Jenny Abraham, Dr Bhuvaneswari Bibleraaj and Prof Robin Paton to address the modern Surgical Team as well as discuss the results of the COVID-19 MSc Surgical Practice survey on the impact on trainee SCPs.

Building on Success

Sun, 03 May 2020 09:33:59 GMT

I am delighted to update you on the progress of the Faculty of Perioperative Care on completion of its 3rd year following its inception in March 2016.

The Effects of COVID-19 on Non-medical Practitioners in Surgery

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:31:12 GMT

The Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) sent a short survey to senior SCPs across the specialties of Cardiothoracic, Orthopaedic and General Surgery to determine the challenges COVID-19 can pose with particular reference to their preparation for this outbreak, the need to redeploy to other roles and their ability to work within (or out with) their scope of practice.