Prof Jon Barry

Bariatric surgeon in Wales.
Director in Wales, the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
All views expressed are my own.

[Josef Watfah @JosefW68]

Big shout out to the sponsors @RoySocMed and @welshsurgeons meeting - without sponsors meetings won’t be possible @AppliedMed_CRS @KARLSTORZUK @TELABioInc @solventum and THDlab - Thank you

[Welsh Surgical Society @welshsurgeons]

Well done to all those who presented for the Ivor Lewis Prize. So much high caliber research and great to have some presentations from outside of Wales too

[Dean Harris @deanharris81]

Sharing the accreditation of @SwanseaCRECT @SwanseabayNHS as a recognised ileoanal pouch centre by @ACPGBI . Huge testament to the 30+ years of providing the service as founded locally by @JohnBeynon5 and Nick Carr. https://t.co/WJKC7KHJ5A

[Josef Watfah @JosefW68]

Presidents of ⁦@asgbi⁩ , ⁦@RCSnews⁩ ⁦@RCSEd⁩ discussing the future of surgery

Hernia Symposium with Barry Paraskeva, ⁦@Davidmlloyd1⁩ and ⁦@FilipMuysoms⁩ - experts in their field

Discounts for trainees⁩ https://t.co/uRhSrsDHaD

[Áine Magee @ainemagee11]

I leave @RCSnews next week after a hugely rewarding 3.5 years managing the College's Northern Ireland policy & public affairs work. Amazing people work in health & I've been privileged to work with many #heartslikelions. Now onto a new role @CarersNI. Can't wait to get stuck in💪

[Life Sciences Hub Wales @lshubwales]

We’re committed to advancing cancer innovation to improve patient outcomes. 🚀

CanSense's collaboration in cancer innovation is paving the way for better patient outcomes, and we’re so proud to support them.

Watch our cancer series here:

[The Royal College of Surgeons of England @RCSnews]

As NHS waits in Wales hit another record high, our Director in Wales @jonbarry24 features in @Independent calling on the Welsh government to "ramp up progress on surgical hubs” to reduce long waits: https://t.co/UpBKzIQO6G

[Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board @CwmTafMorgannwg]

Friday was a very special day at Princess of Wales Hospital as we formally renamed the day surgery unit to Richard Johnson Day Surgery Unit, in memory of an exceptional surgeon, leader and all round inspirational colleague. Thank you to Richard’s family.

[Prof Jon Barry @jonbarry24]

Patients have better outcomes with female surgeons, studies find https://t.co/qSXmBYPKrO

[Mary O'Kane @Mpmok]

Brilliant presentation by Ken Clare @kenclare at #IFSOnapoli2023 - patient expectations @ECPObesity @UK_ASO @ObesityUK_org @bariatricBOMSS

[WIMAT @SurgerySkills]

Celebrating #NHS75birthday. A time of reflection. In our 30th year of supporting our trainees, we are thinking of Brian Rees OBE. He saw a need for training in innovative technique to support the NHS in Wales. Voila WIMAT! Miss him everyday. We'd love to hear your memories of BIR

[Prof Jon Barry @jonbarry24]

Couldn’t agree more. Being referred to as “junior” having been qualified for best part of 13 years is unhelpful. Another reason I lament the loss of titles such as senior SHO and senior registrar as these reflected progression.

[Joseph Ward @joseph_a_ward]

The term ‘junior doctors’ does doctors-in-training a disservice. Great news that BMA is dropping the term. I hope others do too.

[Joseph Ward @joseph_a_ward]

The term ‘junior doctors’ does doctors-in-training a disservice. Great news that BMA is dropping the term. I hope others do too.

[The Royal College of Surgeons of England @RCSnews]

Today we celebrated #NHS75 with colleagues from across the Welsh healthcare sector at The people who care event at the Senedd.

Our Wales board member Asmaa Al-allak joined us, speaking with MSs, including Health Minister @Eluned_Morgan.

Thanks to our sponsors.

[Prof Jon Barry @jonbarry24]

Spectacular article by Dr Rachel Clarke in today’s Observer. @doctor_oxford

[The Observer New Review @ObsNewReview]

‘The signs are too stark to ignore’: seven reasons the NHS is in crisis

By @doctor_oxford @jackthorne @DrHenryMarsh @drkaranrajan @hazard_leah, Molly Case & Julia Samuel

https://t.co/3Pfjv3wMdS

[The Observer New Review @ObsNewReview]

‘The signs are too stark to ignore’: seven reasons the NHS is in crisis

By @doctor_oxford @jackthorne @DrHenryMarsh @drkaranrajan @hazard_leah, Molly Case & Julia Samuel

https://t.co/3Pfjv3wMdS

[Welsh Government Health and Social Care @WGHealthandCare]

The first group of medical students trained at Bangor University have completed their studies! 👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️

These are the first group of students to be trained entirely in North Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

This is a positive step towards creating the North Wales Medical School.

@BangorUni @cardiffuni

[Prof Jon Barry @jonbarry24]

Mr Mark Davies opening the 70th anniversary Welsh Surgical Society meeting in Portmeirion. Great to see
old friends. @RCSnews

[The Royal College of Surgeons of England @RCSnews]

“If the first route doesn’t work, try another way in.”

After a 17-year career break raising two sons, Sarah returned to surgery on a SAS route with support from her trust. Sarah says flexibility, persistence and confidence are key. Read her story: https://t.co/dgKoyDAIKr

[The Royal College of Surgeons of England @RCSnews]

Are you a member of the surgical workforce in the UK? Complete the College’s workforce census and work with us to drive real change.

The more we know, the better equipped we are to advocate for you.

Take 10 minutes to complete the census: https://t.co/WzvsmNn0af