I think a time like this is worthy of my first Tweet. Here’s a message of hope from my kids!

If you are a surgical trainee working in a new clinical environment, ASiT has developed a #COVID19 Logbook with JCST to provide an accurate and useful record of your changing clinical experiences: tinyurl.com/yad8nwv8 The Royal College of Surgeons of England #ILookLikeASurgeon 📖🔪

We’re looking for an empathic, ambitious and motivated specialist nurse who would like to work in our world class Bariatric service in beautiful Chichester. It’s a great opportunity for the right person! @westernsussex jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916…

The highly sought after Bariatric Fellowship at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester is now open for applicants. Don’t miss out! beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

We’ve launched an exciting Youtube and Podcast series specific for the FRCS General Surgery syllabus/exam. More recordings to follow, would appreciate all feedback! First episode: OG Cancer Video: youtu.be/HAjfOSnm9Tc Spotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/73gp3e…

Tarak Chouari Royal Surrey HPB Guildford, Surrey HEE KSS Surgery Will Hawkins AUGIS IHPBA Irena does not work at ST4 level. Train the trainee, not their badge number

Exciting news! Three Counties Oesophagogastric Centre have a new role available from Oct. Extraordinary opportunity to be the first fellow in the UK to train on the #Versius CMR Surgical in a full range of UGI procedures If you have questions contact me or Simon Higgs AUGIS ALSGBandI The Roux Group

"Your careers have been forged in the fire of COVID-19. You're made from the finest steel. Every one of you can cope with whatever life throws at you." An inspiring address from @HelenStokesLam, who received an honorary fellowship at our diplomates ceremony today.

A response to Dr Peter Hilton – and all those who share his abhorrent views.

Congratulations to all of the fantastic delegates who completed the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHST Bariatric Course this week. Two days of cadaveric operating supported by a wonderful expert faculty and industry partners! @Ethicon Nick Carter BOMSS Ruth Bradshaw Richard Shaw Somers

Pretty much sums up my philosophy too. This should be in the Gold Guide.