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The Association of Anaesthetists
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 18h
Calling all Wellbeing Leads! 📣

We're hosting a free seminar just for you on 7 November ➡️ buff.ly/siKRkiD
Don't miss the opportunity to network with other wellbeing leads and explore strategies for colleague support.

Join us at 21 Portland Place, London
Along with @rcoanews.bsky.social
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 18h
There's one week to go until Core Topics York. Join us at The Milner to learn about Maternal critical care and obstetric medicine, complex surgical airway, pre-hospital medicine and trauma and much more from local experts.

📆 Friday 17 October
📍 The Milner York
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 20h
Last chance to respond to our landmark consultation to better understand the real-world experiences of those working across anaesthesia

Survey closing this Monday 👉 buff.ly/UjIS08X
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 21h
#SASWeek25

SAS doctors now make up over 20% of the anaesthetic workforce and, along with LEDs, are the fastest growing group in the NHS. buff.ly/yRKXv68

Check out our updated SAS Handbook for practical guidance and answers to common questions ➡️ buff.ly/fIg8mQr
The SAS Handbook 2025
Dr Emma Wain's explanation of the SAS Handbook 2025. SAS doctors make up at least 20% of the anaesthetic workforce, and combined with locally-employed doctors…
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 22h
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✔️ Updated the SAS Handbook to ensure relevancy
✔️ Met with @bma.org.uk, @hcsa-com.bsky.social , NHS England, ICBs and hospital trusts to promote the SAS workforce
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 22h
It's the final day of #SASWeek25 and today's themes are advocacy and wellbeing (1/2)

Here's how we've been championing SAS recently

✔️ Hosted a SAS reception at the Houses of Parliament
✔️ Advocated for SAS doctors with politicians throughout the UK
✔️ Representation of SAS on Board and committees
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 1d
Last chance to respond to our Voices of Anaesthesia survey!

This is your moment to speak up — to help shape our priorities, and to strengthen our collective voice on the issues that affect your working life, your wellbeing, and your future.

Survey closing this Monday buff.ly/UjIS08X
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Mark @medic-m-a-c.bsky.social · 1d
I love my portfolio career - don't let anyone ever tell you that the only way to be happy in medicine is to jump on the treadmill to consultant jobs!
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d
Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳

"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"

📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 1d
Anaesthetists of Wessex – this one’s for you!

Join us for Core Topics Wessex on Friday 28 November 2025 at the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl.

A day packed with expert-led sessions and the latest in anaesthesia practice 👉 buff.ly/6oaCurX
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d
Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳

"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"

📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
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NCEPOD @ncepod.bsky.social · 2d
We have a new report out, looking at hypo and hypernatraemia www.ncepod.org.uk/2025bs.html @HQIP @RCPhysicians @Soc_Endo @RCollEM @theRCN @FICMNews @acutemedicine @UKKidney #bloodsodium
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d
Applications are open now for our new funded leadership programme Future leaders in anaesthesia

Participants will gain practical, people-centred tools, expand their networks, and leave ready to take the next bold step in their leadership journey buff.ly/lF6rBLN
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Ellie Pattinson @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social · 2d
Great tips for leadership development here! #SASWeek25
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d
Today for #SASWeek25 we're focusing on SAS development.

Ready to take the next step?

📽️ Watch Prof Jamie Read share three pactical tips on how SAS doctors can access and thrive in leadership roles.
3 top tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor
For SAS Week 2025, Prof Jamie Read shares three practical tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor.
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d
Today for #SASWeek25 we're focusing on SAS development.

Ready to take the next step?

📽️ Watch Prof Jamie Read share three pactical tips on how SAS doctors can access and thrive in leadership roles.
3 top tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor
For SAS Week 2025, Prof Jamie Read shares three practical tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor.
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d
🧠 Attend our SAS-led CPD webinar buff.ly/veVXRFm
📖 Read our SAS Handbook 2025 buff.ly/fIg8mQr
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d
It's day 3 of #SASWeek25, with a focus on SAS development

💰 Members can apply for our SAS Educational Grant - up to £2,000 buff.ly/Kego0kr
☃️ Get an exclusive SAS member rate for Winter Scientific Meeting 2026 buff.ly/ohVlbf9
🚀 Apply for our Leadership Development Programme buff.ly/lF6rBLN
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 3d
#SASWeek25

Our recent Anaesthesia News issue includes a dedicated SAS Week segment, packed with insights from SAS doctors across the UK.

Members can access the full issue 🔗 buff.ly/8CGnXfx
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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 4d
HCSA - the #HospitalDoctorsUnion was the first national organisation to endorse the work of the SAS Collective and the #SASSix campaign.
▶️ Watch this message from HCSA President, Dr Naru Narayanan, celebrating SAS doctors and #SASWeek2025 🎉, and affirming our ongoing support.
@sascollective.com
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 4d
It's day two of #SASWeek25
📽️ Find out why SAS anaesthetists choose this path
Why choose SAS?
This is "Why choose SAS?" by Learn@ on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 4d
Last chance to join the Scottish Standing Committee!

Nomination deadline this Friday, 10 October

Submit your nomination today and help support your colleagues and patients in Scotland buff.ly/aD3Dgfv
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 4d
#SASWeek25

🎥 Watch a day in the life of a SAS anaesthetist

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Day in the life of a SAS anaesthetist
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 5d
It’s the start of #SASWeek25 🎉

Each day we’ll be sharing dedicated content to celebrate the work of SAS anaesthetists. So, if you're curious about the benefits of a SAS career, looking for advice on stepping into leadership roles, or ready to explore our SAS Handbook - we've got you covered.
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 7d
Are you a wellbeing lead in your hospital?

We've joined with @rcoanews.bsky.social
to host a wellbeing leads seminar on 7 November.
This free seminar is an opportunity to network with other wellbeing leads and explore strategies for colleague support.

Join us in London ➡️ buff.ly/siKRkiD
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 7d
“Early in retirement an opportunity caught my eye, and I signed up for a weekend of voluntary work, laying railway track in the mountains of Snowdonia"

Read ‘From anaesthetics and aeroplanes to narrowboats and autogyros’ in Anaesthesia News September buff.ly/dfOfH5W
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 9d
Applications for Future leaders in anaesthesia open today!

Find out more about our new funded leadership development programme designed in partnership with @bayesbchool.bsky.social for Resident Doctors, SAS Doctors/NCHDs, and early-career Consultants 👉 buff.ly/lF6rBLN
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