Consultant ENT surgeon and cochlear implant surgeon. Very amateur cyclist.
Southampton
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2026 Council nominations are now open 📢
Ready to lead on behalf of your peers? Stand for Council. Nominations close 4 February: ow.ly/MpEU50XSRPF
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As we start this new year together - let us resolve to work together, work as a team to ensure the future of the profession we care about .. publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/…
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Today’s gov response to the NHS dental contract consultation outlines proposed changes, including prioritising urgent care. However, our Dean, Dr Charlotte Eckhardt, warns that patient access won't improve without meaningful reform & new investment.
More: ow.ly/JTIh50XKlNI
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Investment vital especially adequate theatre capacity for surgeons - for too many years theatre sessions reduced to accommodate allow consultant expansion .
Today we published the 2025 UK Surgical Workforce Census Report.
Without urgent investment in theatres, staff and infrastructure, meeting waiting time targets will be near impossible.
Read more about the key findings and what we are calling for: rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-r…
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Our census demonstrates the pressure that surgeons of all grades are under. We need to improve working conditions and get our surgeons operating.
Today we published the 2025 UK Surgical Workforce Census Report.
Without urgent investment in theatres, staff and infrastructure, meeting waiting time targets will be near impossible.
Read more about the key findings and what we are calling for: rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-r…
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We were delighted to invite @megh_pandit and @TMitchellFRCS to the launch of our new Shelford START programme this week, delivering cross-platform surgical robotics training to surgical trainees for the first time.
Read more: shelfordgroup.org/shelford-r…
Brilliant to attend the launch of @ShelfordGrp START programme @CambridgeSTC providing robotic training to general surgical trainees.
A standing ovation for an inspiring and moving plenary lecture by @jobusar #DEMEC2025
Tim Mitchell retweeted
We're thrilled to be a #DigitalPartner of the RCS England’s first-ever UK festival dedicated to the future of surgery!
Join two days of connection, inspiration & innovation; bringing together surgeons and surgical teams.
🗓️ 20–21 April 2026
Book here👉 rcsengfutureofsurgeryfestiva…
Very pleased to be representing @RCSnews at this event and supporting @cosecsa with its work to improve surgical care and training of the next generation of surgeons across the region
@internationalorthopaedic diversity alliance delighted to see this .. so good to see dedicated and talented individuals who will be able to use their skills and knowledge to help both patients and colleagues .. well done all..
Amazing to see all 43 editions of Gray’s Anatomy including the First Edition in its original binding. @RCSnews @ElsevierConnect
Wonderful to celebrate the launch of the 43rd edition of Gray’s Anatomy @RCSnews this evening. A huge privilege to have been invited to write the first ever foreword. @ElsevierConnect
Many congratulations, Meg. Look forward to working with you. And congratulations to @ollie_townsend on a highly successful year.
Introducing the BOTA President 2025/26 - Meg Baker!
Huge congratulations to both Meg and all of the fantastic new committee members! We look forward to seeing what’s to come!
#bota2025
Tim Mitchell retweeted
Our @CPOC_News is recruiting👨⚕️👩🏾⚕️
➡️Surgical Deputy Director - the candidate must be a member of @RCS_news.
➡️Deputy Director - candidate can be from any perioperative care profession.
Apply by 3 Dec 2025 📅
Visit CPOC's website for more info👉 cpoc.org.uk/get-involved/vac…
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Surgeons are busy, so make your professional development count with 11+ CPD points and 1,000+ new connections at the Future of Surgery Festival.
Join us 20–21 April 2026 to see what the future of surgery holds: ow.ly/sYMi50Xy5y8
#FOSF26
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And many congratulations to you @JohnCam_Brennan - excellent to have good UK representation and to foster links with colleagues across Asia. @rcpsglasgow
Congratulations to @TMitchellFRCS , President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England @rcsnews on being awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Society of Surgeons of Nepal. An honour so richly deserved!
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It was great meeting our regional representatives in Manchester today. Amid NHS pressures, their leadership & insight are driving real progress in surgery: supporting teams, expanding training, raising standards & fostering a connected surgical community for better patient care.
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ALT RCS England President, Tim Mitchell, delivers an address to an audience. There is a screen with a chart behind him.
