President, Royal College of Surgeons of England. Consultant ENT surgeon and cochlear implant surgeon. Very amateur cyclist.
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Tim Mitchell retweeted
2026 Council nominations are now open 📢
Ready to lead on behalf of your peers? Stand for Council. Nominations close 4 February: ow.ly/MpEU50XSRPF
ALT Group photograph of College Council members in ceremonial robes outside the Royal College of Surgeons of England, with text reading “Be the voice for all members. Stand for College Council. Nominations close 4 February.”
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Tim Mitchell retweeted
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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16 Dec 2025
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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13 Dec 2025
Investment vital especially adequate theatre capacity for surgeons - for too many years theatre sessions reduced to accommodate allow consultant expansion .
13 Dec 2025
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…
ALT 2025 UK surgical workforce census key statistics graphic
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14 Dec 2025
Our census demonstrates the pressure that surgeons of all grades are under. We need to improve working conditions and get our surgeons operating.
13 Dec 2025
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…
ALT 2025 UK surgical workforce census key statistics graphic
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11 Dec 2025
RT @ShelfordGrp: We were delighted to invite @megh_pandit and @TMitchellFRCS to the launch of our new Shelford START programme this week, d…
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11 Dec 2025
What a great day!
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11 Dec 2025
Brilliant to attend the launch of @ShelfordGrp START programme @CambridgeSTC providing robotic training to general surgical trainees.
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9 Dec 2025
A standing ovation for an inspiring and moving plenary lecture by @jobusar #DEMEC2025
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4 Dec 2025
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…
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4 Dec 2025
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
3 Dec 2025
@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..
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28 Nov 2025
Amazing to see all 43 editions of Gray’s Anatomy including the First Edition in its original binding. @RCSnews @ElsevierConnect
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28 Nov 2025
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
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28 Nov 2025
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
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Tim Mitchell retweeted
27 Nov 2025
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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Tim Mitchell retweeted
26 Nov 2025
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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21 Nov 2025
And many congratulations to you @JohnCam_Brennan - excellent to have good UK representation and to foster links with colleagues across Asia. @rcpsglasgow
21 Nov 2025
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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Tim Mitchell retweeted
12 Nov 2025
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 Professor Meghana Pandit stands at a lectern
ALT RCS England President, Tim Mitchell, delivers an address to an audience. There is a screen with a chart behind him.
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