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Ellie Pattinson @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social · 1d

#SASWeek25

RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · 4d

In celebration of our #SASAnaesthetists - meet Dr Rachel Awan, Dr Mo Asif, Dr Pete Forster, Dr Becca Gayner, Dr Malar Vizhi, Dr Rebecca Williams & Dr Terren Ku. Experts in regional, obstetrics, trauma & much more. Inspirational leaders & excellent anaesthetists. Thank you for everything #SASWeek

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Ellie Pattinson @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #SASWeek25 again everyone - it’s been great to see so many people and organisations sharing insights, celebrations, and challenges. There is a lot more we need to do, so let’s keep highlighting what’s needed and sharing ways forward to keep this work going all year round.

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Ellie Pattinson @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social · 1d

On this final day of #SASWeek25 we have been focused on the SAS Advocate role and wellbeing. The NHS needs to ensure the wellbeing of its SAS workforce so that they can flourish in an environment where their contributions, and also their needs, are respected and recognised

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zoerob.bsky.social @zoerob.bsky.social · 2d

Day 5 #SASWeek25 SAS advocate and wellbeing www.northumbria.nhs.uk/media-centre...

SAS Week 2025 - Miss Susanne Reinoehl (specialty doctor in general surgery & SAS advocate) :: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

From 6 to 10 October, we are marking SAS Week 2025 to recognise the contribution of this part of our workforce.

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 2d

SAS doctors – ready to grow in your career?

Attend our new consultant forums or the National new consultants conference for guidance, skills and networking!

Forums: https://ow.ly/raO450X3GY8

Conference: https://ow.ly/3BrO50X3GY7

#SASWeek25

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 2d

It’s #SASWeek25! We’ve been spotlighting our incredible specialty, associate specialist & specialist doctors. We wrap up with Dr Adriana Botello, anaesthesia specialty doctor at ARI — thanks to her & colleagues for sharing their insights!

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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 2d

SAS doctors keep the NHS running but many face bullying, limited career progression & exclusion from leadership opportunities. Today’s theme for #SASWeek25 is wellbeing. Please share your experience in HCSA’s survey & help us drive change
👉📋 surveymonkey.com/r/SASsurvey #HospitalDoctorsUnion

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d

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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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 2d

🗣️Celebrating SAS Advocates & Wellbeing. We close #SASWeek25 with those who champion the SAS grade.

👩‍⚕️Let’s continue to support each other and build a healthier, more inclusive medical workforce

🔗https://bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/career-progression/sas-development/sas-week#dayfive

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 2d

To conclude #SASWeek25, we examine the theme of SAS advocacy and wellbeing.

🧾In her Bulletin article, Dr Zoe Robertson reflects on the work of Northumbria Foundation NHS Trust to deliver the #SASsix asks, initiated by The SAS Collective.

Learn more 👉 ow.ly/9Ngq50X9HO7

#Ansky #Medsky

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 2d

Flexibility is part of the future of medical training – not a fringe experiment.

In this month’s #Commentary magazine, Dr Simon Patten shares his thoughts about why alternative training pathways are vital – and some ways that hospitals can implement them: ow.ly/5LKN50X7NfJ

#SASWeek25

Alternative training pathways: a radical shift in mindset

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d

#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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HCSA Union General Secretary @gensechcsa.bsky.social · 2d

This final day of #SASWeek25, your #HospitalDoctorsUnion wants to hear from #SAS #IMG & #LED #doctors #SASsix

Through face to face engagement we've heard the #wellbeing impact of contractual changes, bullying, lack of progression & exclusion at work

You have a voice & we are here to support you!

HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 2d

SAS doctors keep the NHS running but many face bullying, limited career progression & exclusion from leadership opportunities. Today’s theme for #SASWeek25 is wellbeing. Please share your experience in HCSA’s survey & help us drive change
👉📋 surveymonkey.com/r/SASsurvey #HospitalDoctorsUnion

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 2d

As part of our #SASWeek25 celebrations, our @EMSAS_RCEM Chair sat down with Dr Agnes Ngassa, an Emergency Associate Specialist at Hillingdon Hospital, to discuss career development, SAS representation in the College, and our upcoming EMSAS Conference.

Watch here:

EMSAS Chair Dr Jocelyn Brittliff on SAS Doctors, Emergency Medicine & Future of EMSAS | #SASWeek25

Join Dr Agnes Ngassa, Associate Specialist in Emergency Medicine at Hillingdon Hospital, as she interviews Dr Jocelyn Brittliff, Chair of EMSAS, during SAS Week 2025. In this engaging conversation, Dr Brittliff shares her journey into Emergency Medicine, her transition into the EMSAS Chair role, an

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 4d

I hope folks enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.

"Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth."

Still though, wear sunscreen folks.

#SASweek25

Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 4d

SAS development is today’s #SASWeek25 theme - and who better than Dr Rob Fleming to share his top four lessons for achieving your goals? ⬇️

1. Put yourself forward
2. Have a vision
3. Relationships matter
4. Keep yourself well

Read his Bulletin article 👉 https://ow.ly/ZaOF50X7SlP

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 3d

Celebratory #SASWeek25 lunch with #SAS #doctors & #consultants at Royal Surrey ED team today.

Discussing #SASsix, contracts & our members views on why they joined & how your #HospitalDoctorsUnion really has your back! @hcsa-com.bsky.social

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zoerob.bsky.social @zoerob.bsky.social · 3d

Day 4 #SASWeek25 www.northumbria.nhs.uk/media-centre...

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 3d

Thursday’s #SASWeek25 spotlight: Dr Louise Simpson, breast surgery specialist at ARI since 2009, helping highlight the vital role of speciality doctors.

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 3d

Did we mention it’s #SASWeek25, celebrating speciality, associate specialist and specialist doctors? Here’s Dr Rebecca Clarke to explain a bit about what her associate specialist role in acute stroke care in hospital is like.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 3d

🩺Equality in the Medical Workforce.

👋Today we focus on fairness and inclusion. SAS doctors deserve equal recognition and opportunity.

🔗 bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

#EqualityInMedicine #SASWeek25 #InclusionMatters

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 3d

Day 4 #SASWeek25 & the EDI challenges are clear.
Your #HospitalDoctorsUnion are ready to respond! @hcsa-com.bsky.social

@nhsemployers.bsky.social figures note 70% of the #SAS workforce is from overseas. There is lots more #WRES work to do around supporting black & minority ethnic #doctors #SASsix

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 3d

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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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 3d

Today’s #SASWeek25 theme is Equalities & the Medical Workforce Race Equality Standard.

In this article, Sophie Jackman & Dr Sarah Thornton discuss the stats from the General Medical Council survey of anaesthetists in training, recruitment data & progression data 📉

🧾https://ow.ly/tnvU50X8lYL

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Dr Anushka Aubeelack @bumblebeenush.bsky.social · 3d

#SASsix #SASweek25 #NHS

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Dr Anushka Aubeelack @bumblebeenush.bsky.social · 3d

Equity of opportunity, parity of esteem

#SASsix #SASweek25 #NHS

bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 3d

🩺Equality in the Medical Workforce.

👋Today we focus on fairness and inclusion. SAS doctors deserve equal recognition and opportunity.

🔗 bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

#EqualityInMedicine #SASWeek25 #InclusionMatters

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