Courses
Introduction to Assisting in Robotics Surgery
Aimed at SCP’s, First Assistants & Senior Scrub Nurses
This course has been accredited 12 CPD Points by the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Course Dates:
2024 Dates TBC
Course Fee: £300
Course Duration: 2 Days
Day 1: Observation in theatres
Day 2: Hands-on practice & lectures
- Overview of Xi Robot
- Understanding the importance of port placement
- Docking & undocking the robot with hands on practice
- The importance of Human Factors & good communication in robotics theatre
- Trouble shooting when supporting a robotics procedure
Nurses Essential Surgical & Laparoscopic Skills Course
Date: Dates TBC, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Course Fee: Free for ESNEFT staff
Introduction for Nursing staff into basic surgical & laparoscopic skills including:
- Different methods of suturing including interrupted; continuous; mattress; subcuticular & the knotted suture loop
- General principles and methods of knot tying
- Local anaesthetic infiltration
- Laparoscopic skills
To register email SallyAnn.Foster@esneft.nhs.uk

Mr Adam Howard
Course Lead
ICENI CENTRE