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Minor Surgery Courses

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Trust the Surgical Skills Network for professional surgical teaching: Minor Surgery Courses

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Minor Surgery Courses

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Trust the Surgical Skills Network for professional surgical teaching: Minor Surgery Courses

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Skin Surgery Expertise

The Surgical Skills Network is led by a highly skilled surgeon with a background as an NHS plastic surgery registrar and additional training as a GP. Our mission is to deliver exceptional skin surgery training for GPs and allied health professionals, equipping them with the expertise to perform high-quality minor skin procedures with confidence and precision.


Looking to become confident in you surgical skills - this Minor Ops course is for you!

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

GP

Core Surgical Trainees

GP Trainees

Whether you are newly qualified or have been doing minor surgery for years you are welcome to come to this course. Learn new skill, refresh old skills and consolidate knowledge

GP Trainees

Core Surgical Trainees

GP Trainees

GP trainees: enhance your minor surgical skills during your training to stay up to date and prepare for a diverse portfolio career. Explore the possibilities of incorporating minor surgery into your practice, offering the potential for a rewarding work-life balance while broadening your professional opportunities.

Core Surgical Trainees

Core Surgical Trainees

Core Surgical Trainees

This minor surgery course is perfect for core surgical trainees, providing a safe and structured environment to practice and refine essential skills. It allows trainees to build confidence, prepare for real-world procedures, and reduce the risk of errors in clinical practice. By enhancing your technical abilities, you’ll be better equipped to impress senior surgeons during lists and clinics, demonstrating readiness and competence while advancing in your training.

Foundation Doctors

Allied Health Professionals

Core Surgical Trainees

This minor surgery course is highly beneficial for foundation doctors looking to develop practical surgical skills early in their careers. It provides a safe, supportive environment to practice techniques such as suturing, excisions, and wound management, laying a strong foundation for future surgical or GP training.


By gaining hands-on experience, foundation doctors can build confidence, enhance their dexterity, and demonstrate competence during rotations. These skills not only improve performance in clinical settings but also strengthen applications for core surgical or specialty training, showcasing a proactive approach to professional development.

Medical Students

Allied Health Professionals

Allied Health Professionals

This minor surgery course is an excellent opportunity for medical students to gain early exposure to practical surgical skills, often not fully covered in medical school curricula. It offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment, allowing students to build foundational skills such as suturing and handling surgical instruments with confidence.


Participating in this course sets medical students apart by demonstrating initiative and a genuine interest in surgical practice, which can strengthen CVs and applications for foundation training. Additionally, it provides valuable insight into surgical techniques and workflows, helping students make informed decisions about their future career paths while enhancing their practical readiness for clinical placements.

Allied Health Professionals

Allied Health Professionals

Allied Health Professionals

This minor surgery course is ideal for allied health professionals such as nurse practitioners and physician associates who are involved in patient care requiring minor surgical procedures. It provides tailored, hands-on training to enhance practical skills like suturing, biopsies, and excisions, empowering professionals to take on extended roles in their practice.


The course supports professional development by building confidence and competence in performing minor procedures safely and effectively. It also enables allied health professionals to contribute more broadly within multidisciplinary teams, offering an opportunity to expand their scope of practice and improve patient care outcomes.

Expert Surgical Skills Teaching

Basic Course

The **Basic Minor Surgery Course** provides healthcare professionals with essential skills to perform common skin procedures safely and effectively. Combining expert-led theoretical teaching with hands-on practical sessions, the course covers key techniques such as excisions, biopsies, and suturing, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and clinical precision. Designed specifically for those in primary care, it equips participants with the confidence and competence to incorporate minor surgical procedures into their practice. With expert instruction, tailored content, and ongoing support, this course is an ideal foundation for expanding surgical skills and delivering high-quality patient care.

Refresher Course

The **Minor Surgery Refresher Course** is designed for experienced practitioners looking to update and refine their surgical skills. Ideal for those returning to practice or seeking to stay current with the latest techniques and guidelines, the course offers hands-on training, a review of core procedures, and updates on patient safety and best practices. Led by an expert surgeon, it provides a focused and practical approach to rebuilding confidence and ensuring high-quality care in minor surgery.

Primary Care: One -to- One within your GP Practice

I offer a **One-to-One Minor Surgery Course** specifically designed for primary care, delivered directly within your GP practice. This tailored training provides a highly focused, hands-on experience in the setting you are most familiar with, using your own equipment and facilities. Training in your practice ensures the course is fully relevant to your needs, helping you optimise your clinical setup and workflow for minor surgery. With personalised guidance and real-time feedback from an experienced surgeon, this approach builds confidence and enables you to deliver high-quality minor surgical procedures within your own practice environment.

Individual

Individual teaching provides a highly personalised learning experience, allowing the training to be tailored specifically to your skill level, clinical needs, and areas of interest. This one-to-one approach ensures focused attention, enabling you to progress at your own pace and address any specific challenges or questions you may have. With immediate feedback and hands-on guidance, you can refine your techniques and build confidence in a supportive environment. Individual teaching is particularly effective for enhancing practical skills, as it allows for a more detailed and customised approach than group sessions, ensuring you gain the maximum benefit from the training.

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