Basic Surgical Skills (Intercollegiate BSS)
BSS is strongly recommended for all trainees who are about to embark on their first surgical position.
Delivered over two days, through a series of hands-on sessions, you will develop a range of core surgical skills and techniques. This course also includes some mandatory, pre-course e-learning.
Led by experienced faculty you will have the opportunity to learn to use a range of surgical instruments and to handle tissue with increased confidence.
BSS is curriculum mandated training for Core Surgery and therefore eligible for HEE Study Leave applications.
RCS membership entitles you to a 10% discount on this course at partner centres. Find out if you're eligible to join or transfer.
To see a list of our current BSS course centres please click here (correct as of May 2020)
Suture practice kit
Limbs and Things are offering a 10% discount on their Suture Tutor kit to BSS participants.
Find out more about the kit here. Please email GBsales@limbsandthings.com using code STROC10% to purchase kits.
- £670.50
- 2 days
- 12.00 CPD Points
Suitability
This course is suitable for: FY1-2 and CT1-2. It is also open to Surgical Care Practitioners, Surgical First Assistants, and anyone in training for those roles.
Learning Outcomes
After attending this course, you should have gained core skills in open surgery, electrosurgery and endoscopic surgery. You should be able to:
- demonstrate safe operating techniques;
- use a variety of surgical knots safely and effectively;
- confidently handle and use surgical instruments;
- handle tissues confidently with due regard to their unique properties;
- use endoscopic instruments in a practical and safe way;
- discuss the practical, safe use of electrosurgery.
Format
BSS is a practical, workshop-led course. Each skill is introduced with a step-by-step demonstration, before participants practice the technique.
You’ll receive continual feedback and assessment throughout the two days.
Before the course, you will be sent the BSS handbook and a link to the online learning platform, where you can view the BSS videos and do the MCQs. This essential pre-course material will ensure you get the most out of every session.
Additional Information
Course content
You will participate in a variety of practical training sessions during the BSS course, including:
- gowning, gloving, laying safe surgical knots and local anaesthetic management;
- tissue handling practice (including for infected and contaminated tissues), along with the requirements for differing tissue sites, such as skin, bowel or vessels;
- electrosurgery device usage;
- manipulation of endoscopic instruments in a 3D surgical environment while viewing a remote 2D image;
- visuospatial awareness, management of depth cueing and control of the ‘fulcrum effect’ during endoscopic surgery.
Take a look at a sample BSS programme
10% discount on this course for RCS members
Members, Fellows, Associates and Affiliates benefit from a 10% discount on this course when held at one of our partner centres - MSSSC (Manchester) and GAPS (St Georges, London).
Your discount will be applied automatically when booking.
Find out more about joining today.
PGCert in Surgery Associated Course
You will be awarded 2 credits toward the Postgraduate Certificate in Surgery upon booking this course. (The inclusion of courses in the PGCert in Surgery is subject to availability).
Booking Options
Regional Centres
04
Nov
2021
-
05
Nov
2021
£675
Pricing notes:
Full price: £675
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Location:
Kent and Canterbury HospitalEthelbert Road
CANTERBURY
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
daniellebruce@nhs.net
01227 783018
Instructions:
Mrs D Bruce, daniellebruce@nhs.net, 01227 783018 View in Google MapsPricing notes:
Full price: £675
Fully Booked
Contact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Mrs D Bruce
daniellebruce@nhs.net
mailto:daniellebruce@nhs.net
Book online
08
Nov
2021
-
09
Nov
2021
£695
Pricing notes:
Full price: £695
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Location:
Leicester General HospitalGwendolen Road
LEICESTER
LE5 4PW
United Kingdom
kate.whitmore@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
0116 258 4917
Instructions:
Ms K Whitmore, kate.whitmore@uhl-tr.nhs.uk, 0116 258 4917 View in Google MapsPricing notes:
Full price: £695
Fully Booked
Contact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Ms K Whitmore
kate.whitmore@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
mailto:kate.whitmore@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Book online
10
Nov
2021
-
11
Nov
2021
£650
Pricing notes:
Full price: £650
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:
Queen Alexandra HospitalVIMARS Centre
PORTSMOUTH
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
emily.foord@porthosp.nhs.uk
02392 286258
Instructions:
Miss E Foord, emily.foord@porthosp.nhs.uk, 02392 286258 View in Google MapsPricing notes:
Full price: £650
Fully Booked
Contact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Miss E Foord
emily.foord@porthosp.nhs.uk
mailto:emily.foord@porthosp.nhs.uk
Book online
Partner Centres
09
Nov
2021
-
10
Nov
2021
from £670.50
Pricing notes:
Full price: £745.00
RCS Affiliates: £670.50
RCS England Members/Fellows: £670.50
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
Royal College of Surgeons35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
Book online
11
Nov
2021
-
12
Nov
2021
from £670.50
Pricing notes:
Full price: £745.00
RCS Affiliates: £670.50
RCS England Members/Fellows: £670.50
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
Royal College of Surgeons35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
Book online
08
Dec
2021
-
09
Dec
2021
from £670.50
Pricing notes:
Full price: £745.00
RCS Affiliates: £670.50
RCS England Members/Fellows: £670.50
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
Royal College of Surgeons35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
Book online
International Centres
08
Dec
2021
-
09
Dec
2021
AED 3500
Pricing notes:
Full price: AED 3500
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
University Of Sharjah
Location:
University of SharjahSharjah Surgical Institute
27272 SHARJAH
United Arab Emirates
nshabbir@sharjah.ac.ae
00971 6505 7579
Instructions:
Mrs N S Shabbir, nshabbir@sharjah.ac.ae, 00971 6505 7579 View in Google MapsBooking details
Pricing notes:
Full price: AED 3500
Before booking at the centre, please follow these steps:
Have an account?
Please loginNot got an account?
Register to continueContact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Mrs N S Shabbir
nshabbir@sharjah.ac.ae
https://ssi.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Programs/Pages/CourseRegistrationForm.aspx?mcid=406
Book online
07
Jan
2022
-
08
Jan
2022
INR 23600/- inclusive of GST
Pricing notes:
Full price: INR 23600/- inclusive of GST
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
Symbiosis Centre for Health Skills (SCHS)
Location:
Symbiosis Centre for Health Skills (SCHS)Senapati Bapat Road
PUNE 411004
India
drparag@sihspune.org
91 9822040971
Instructions:
Dr P Rishipathak, drparag@sihspune.org, 91 9822040971, For Registration Contact: Dr.Shrimathy Vijayaraghavan : +91-9029279349/moems@schs.edu.in View in Google MapsBooking details
Pricing notes:
Full price: INR 23600/- inclusive of GST
Before booking at the centre, please follow these steps:
Have an account?
Please loginNot got an account?
Register to continueContact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Dr P Rishipathak
drparag@sihspune.org
https://schs.edu.in/assets/pdf/2021/BSS.pdf
Book online
08
Apr
2022
-
09
Apr
2022
600€
Pricing notes:
Full price: 600€
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
University of Thessaly
Location:
IASO Thessalias Hospital8th klm O.N.R.
41500 LARISSA
Greece
bss.greece@gmail.com
00306 937220320
Instructions:
Ms E Kokoti, bss.greece@gmail.com, 00306 937220320 View in Google MapsBooking details
Pricing notes:
Full price: 600€
Before booking at the centre, please follow these steps:
Have an account?
Please loginNot got an account?
Register to continueContact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Ms E Kokoti
bss.greece@gmail.com
https://www.bss-greece.gr/
Book online
Register your interest
Further information and queries
You can get in touch with us by emailing education@rcseng.ac.uk
We will endeavour to reply to you as soon as possible. Usually this is within a couple of days. Please note we do not work weekends.
Phone us
Call 020 7869 6300 to talk with a member of our team.
We are available to answer calls during our working hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday and there is a voicemail outside this time.