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Getting the best from the Heart Team: Guidance for the structure and function of cardiac multidisciplinary meetings

View document here The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland are pleased to highlight The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)  guidelines for the investigation and management of heart valve disease... Read more

18 Nov 2021

Supporting colleagues throughout the extended surgical team

Dear Colleagues in SCTS, Supporting colleagues throughout the extended surgical team The pressure on our health services remains unprecedented following the impact of the pandemic. Almost every day in our teams and units we are struggling... Read more

17 Nov 2021

Provision of Cardiothoracic Surgical Cover for Trauma

To view the document click here Introduction The reconfiguration of trauma management with the institution in 2010 of trauma networks and trauma units feeding in to major trauma centres (MTC)1 has led to improvement in mortality2 .... Read more

15 Nov 2021

Vacancy for Thoracic ASSL

As part of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Surgical Trials Initiative applications are requested for the post of Associate Surgical Specialty Lead for Thoracic Surgery. The aim is to  provide training and mentorship opportunities for the... Read more

12 Nov 2021

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Survey

To be completed by Nurses and Allied Health Profesionals members. Click here to complete the survey Deadline 31st December 2021 Read more

8 Nov 2021