Get involved with our activities
There are many ways that you can get involved with the important work that we do. From research to fundraising, there are plenty of opportunities for you to help change the face of surgery.
Volunteer with us
Become a member of our faculty
Our faculty are at the heart of advancing surgical education. They teach courses and give feedback to develop and update our education offerings.
Help us develop a new course
The learning team is developing a course, which introduces the use of immersive technology for simulation training. The course will be free for faculty and will give them the chance to experience using an immersive room and leading a debrief.
We are looking for volunteers to help us draft short scenarios, which may include aspects of leadership and human factors. If you are interested in being involved, please get in touch with Timothy Lowe, Learning Innovation Manager, at tlowe@rcseng.ac.uk for more information.
Become a working group member for a new skills-based course
Are you passionate about surgical education and training? We are seeking enthusiastic consultant surgeons, SAS surgeons, and CT2 & ST3 trainees to join a working group that will shape the future of surgical training through the development of an innovative new course. The Royal College of Surgeons of England is creating a two-day course on emergency surgery and human factors, targeted at surgical trainees and SAS surgeons in their initial ST3 period. The curriculum will cover general surgery, trauma and vascular surgery, laparoscopic methods, and human factors in both digital and robot-assisted surgical procedures.
As part of this project we will be holding a three-day hackathon with the working group at the College. A hackathon is an intensive, collaborative event where experts come together to quickly develop and test new ideas.
In this process, participants will work together to:
- Design the course
- Create a working prototype
- Test the prototype with real participants
This approach is inspired by a design method originally developed by Google Ventures and adapted for this specific project. The goal is to transform an initial concept into a functional prototype in just three days, allowing for quick innovation and immediate feedback.
For more information on this course and how to apply, click here.
Volunteer as a Specialist Advisor
Become a Specialist Advisor for any of 11 surgical specialty Updates. As an advisor, you’ll share your expertise to shape the content of the Updates and engage with your specialty community. All of our advisors are eligible to receive an annual participation certificate for inclusion in appraisal documentation.
We welcome applications from all career grades and locations. Further information can be found in the role description. Complete this form to apply for the role. If you are having problems with applying, contact evidencesupport@rcseng.ac.uk.
Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) roles
Become part of the FDS by applying for one of our regional director roles. This includes the Regional Director for the South of England and the Regional Director for the Midlands and East of England. As a regional director, you will lead on regional initiatives and represent the faculty in your area.
We also have a vacancy for a Specialty Advisor in Orthodontics. As an advisor, you will use your specialty-specific advice to support your regional committee and be an integral part of the FDS.
For more information on these roles, click here. If you would like to apply, please contact Emma Jones by emailing ejones@rcseng.ac.uk.
Global Surgery and Global Affairs volunteering opportunities
Become a country advisor
Country advisors are important College representatives and act as key contact points for overseas members and stakeholders. If you are interested in identifying opportunities for collaboration and engaging our overseas members as a country advisor, please read the Terms of Reference and email global@rcseng.ac.uk to enquire on applying for this post.
Specialty Clinical Lead – International Surgical Training Programme (ISTP)
ISTP is a clinical fellowship programme that provides international medical graduates with an opportunity to undertake targeted specialty and subspecialty training in the UK for a defined period. Specialty Clinical Leads help shape ISTP, interview, and provide guidance to programme fellows. If you are interested in becoming a Specialty Clinical Lead, email global@rcseng.ac.uk
UK-Yemen Surgical and Trauma Care Mentorship Scheme
The College is working with the Yemeni Society of Surgeons to pilot a remote mentoring scheme, matching UK surgeons with junior surgeons and residents in Yemen. We are recruiting UK mentors for this scheme and if you want to participate, fill in the sign up form. If you have any questions email humanitarian@rcseng.ac.uk
Join our humanitarian surgery volunteer database
The College is working with partners to establish a database of volunteers with experience working in and responding to humanitarian crises. This experience could involve remote training and mentorship and/or participating in international missions to deliver surgical care in conflict or natural disaster settings. If you want to join the database, fill in the Humanitarian Volunteer Database form. If you have any questions, please email humanitarian@rcseng.ac.uk
Contribute to our publications
We welcome contributions to our key journals, the Bulletin, Annals and FDJ. Contact us to find out more.
The College is looking for a successor to Professor Irving Taylor, currently Honorary Editor for Plarr’s Lives, whose term ends in May 2025. Find out more about this role and how to apply:
The closing date for applications is 14 March. Interviews will take place in March or April 2025.
Would you like to contribute a biography of a Fellow? Please email lives@rcseng.ac.uk.
We aim to record the lives and achievements of all individuals who have held the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, as well as the Fellowship of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Find out how you can support Lives of the Fellows by helping us create these biographies. Your contributions ensure their legacy is preserved for future generations
Join our networks and forums
We commit to reform in order to increase diversity, inclusivity and accountability in everything we do and every decision we make. Find out more about our work and join one of our networks.
Women in Surgery (WinS) is a national initiative dedicated to encouraging, enabling and inspiring women to fulfil their surgical career ambitions. We have over 6,000 women in our network and a Forum of elected members working on key projects throughout the year. Find out more about this work.
Collaborate with like-minded colleagues from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds as part of our Education Advisory Network. The network is designed for professionals from any discipline with a special interest in technology, research, innovation or education. It represents a unique opportunity to help shape our future learning agenda.
Fellowships, awards and grants
- Research fellowships and grants
- Education awards
- Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme
- Oral and dental research fellowships
We offer a wide range of grant and award opportunities to support all career stages, from medical students through to consultants working throughout the UK and abroad, enhancing our surgical research aims and ambitions and supporting our surgical and dental members in continuing their education.
Get involved locally
Become a surgical tutor or a regional representative and act as a local representative for members in your area. Becoming a surgical tutor includes supporting all aspects of surgical training and education within trusts, local health boards (LHBs) and hospitals. Find out more about RCS England Outreach.
Fundraise for us
We are very grateful to all of our charitable donors and sponsors; without your continued support, our work would not be possible.