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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 20h

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 · 21h

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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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 1d

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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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 1d

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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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 2d

Happy day3 of #SASWeek25.

Did you know the #HospitalDoctorsUnion @hcsa-com.bsky.social was the first national organisation to endorse the work of the SAS Collective @sascollective.com and their #SASSix campaign?.

Below are the asks, we hope all #ourNHS Trusts and Boards are listening?

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

We at the #HospitalDoctorsUnion support the #SASsix campaign. SAS doctors deserve to be recognized and celebrated for their important contributions and expertise. The six asks are an important call to action advocating for positive change that impacts the working lives of SAS doctors.
#SASWeek25

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

Take our 9 min survey #HospitalDoctorsUnion at work: building the case for change

#ResidentDoctors #SAS #LEDs #IMGs #Consultants #Surgeons #Doctors you’ll help @hcsa-com.bsky.social strengthen the case for change & ensure the voice of our profession is heard🗣️

🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/5VKPX6G

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

Day 2 of #SASweek25 with a message from #HospitalDoctorsUnion President Dr Naru Narayanan #SASsix @hcsa-com.bsky.social

Join us: www.hcsa.com/join

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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 5d

This week is #SASWeek25, focussing on specialty, associate specialist, and specialist (SAS) doctor workforce. Join this free webinar exploring how NHS trusts across the country are responding to the #SASsix
www.nhsemployers.org/events/drivi...

Driving change with the SAS Six - #SASWeek25 webinar

Hear insights and reflections from NHS trusts that are championing the SAS Six asks to support their SAS workforce.

www.nhsemployers.org

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 5d

Happy #SASWeek25 to all Specialist, Associate Specialist, Specialty Doctors, #IMGs (International Medical Graduates) & #LEDs (Locally Employed Doctors)

We at @hcsa-com.bsky.social support #SASsix #campaign, you can belong with us as we push for the change & recognition you deserve www.hcsa.com/join

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 5d

Happy #SASweek25 to all who celebrate.

Remember, a SAS doctor is for life, not just SAS week.

#SASsix

SAS six infographic, featuring the six asks to make a SAS career a viable alternative.

Every early career SAS doctor should have access to an educational supervisor.

All SAS doctors should have equity of access to professional development opportunities relevant to their stage of career.

All specialty doctors who meet the required capabilities should have the opportunity to become specialists.

Senior SAS doctors should be offered the opportunity to be educators at every level on a par with consultants e.g. educational supervisors, clinical supervisors, directors of medical education.

All extended roles in leadership and management should be open to all substantive medical staff that is, consultants and appropriately experienced SAS doctors.

All LEDs employed for more than two years within one NHS employer should be offered the opportunity to transfer to the appropriate SAS contract.

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 7d

Welcoming Lancaster University #MedicalStudents #StudentMedics on the start of your #Doctors career journey!

Come and chat with us about your #HospitalDoctorsUnion at Lancaster Medical School today @hcsa-com.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social

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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 8d

The #HospitalDoctorsUnion team will be at Lancaster Medical School tomorrow talking to medical students about why joining a union is essential:
✅ Personalised advice
✅ Unique Women Focused Support
✅ Campaigning on issues that matter to you
✅ Free for your entire time as a student
Sign up today👇

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 9d

Calling #ResidentDoctors at @ImperialNHS Inductions today.
Come and chat with us @hcsa-com.bsky.social stall at W12 Conference Centre Hammersmith Hospital.
Find out all about your #HospitalDoctorsUnion

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 10d

Find out more about your #HospitalDoctorsUnion #doctors @hcsa-com.bsky.social come & speak to us this week:

🗣️ York #ResidentDoctor Induction stall 1.10.25
🗣️ Hammersmith RDs Induction stall 1.10.25
🗣️ Lancaster Uni #StudentMedic stall & talk 3.10.25
💻 Anglia Ruskin Uni (online) Intro 3.10.25

HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 10d

The HCSA team will be in York on October 1st talking to new Resident Doctors about the #hospitaldoctorsunion - the expert union for hospital doctors.

✅ No bureaucracy just great advocacy
✅Personalised advice
✅ Unique Women Focused Support
✅ Campaigning on issues impacting RDs

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 11d

Another busy week engaging with the future profession #doctors #HospitalDoctorsUnion @hcsa-com.bsky.social

🗣️ York #ResidentDoctor Induction stall 1.10.25
🗣️ Hammersmith RD SpRs & SHO Induction stall 1.10.25
🗣️ Lancaster Uni #StudentMedic stall & talk 3.10.25
💻 Anglia Ruskin Uni (online) Intro 3.10.25

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 14d

Calling all SAS, LED & IMG #doctors, for far too long your roles have been undervalued

Do you need a sense of belonging?

We support #SASsix calls for change and as the #HospitalDoctorsUnion, we can influence as our membership grows

Be part of that change & join us #SAScampaign @sascollective.com

HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 15d

Great to see support growing for the #SASsix initiative. HCSA is proud to have been the first organisation to formally support this campaign and we continue to stand with other supporting organisations to support the SAS Six campaign. The #HospitalDoctorsUnion - working together to create change.

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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 15d

Great to see support growing for the #SASsix initiative. HCSA is proud to have been the first organisation to formally support this campaign and we continue to stand with other supporting organisations to support the SAS Six campaign. The #HospitalDoctorsUnion - working together to create change.

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 17d

A busy morning introducing #HospitalDoctorsUnion to 1st year #StudentMedics @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uhsft.bsky.social
Lots of new joiners as they start their exciting careers @hcsa-com.bsky.social

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 18d

Come and speak to us #HospitalDoctorsUnion, tomorrow morning through to lunchtime at South Academic Block Foyer @uhsft.bsky.social Southampton General Hospital

We look forward to meeting new #MedicalStudents @unisouthampton.bsky.social #Southampton @hcsa-com.bsky.social

HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 18d

The #HospitalDoctorsUnion team will be in Southampton tomorrow talking to medical students about why joining a union is essential:
✅ Personalised advice
✅ Unique Women Focused Support
✅ Campaigning on issues that matter to you
✅ Free for your entire time as a student
Sign up today👇
www.hcsa.com/join

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 23d

The HCSA @hcsa-com.bsky.social are proud to add our support and stand together on this important issue.
#hospitaldoctorsunion #doctors

Medical Protection @medicalprotection.bsky.social · 24d

Over 30 other organisations have co-signed our letter calling on the government to retain the GMC’s ability to investigate #doctors with health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route. We are proud to stand together on this important issue

www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 25d

Sasha Burn FRCS(SN), our HCSA Medical Employment Advisor, getting ready to speak at the HSJ Patient Safety Congress at 4pm today. If you are attending today, please do support Sasha 👏
@hcsasasha.bsky.social
#hospitaldoctorsunion #HSJpatientsafety #patientsafety

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 26d

📢 We’re proud to share that Sasha Burn FRCS(SN), Medical Employment Adviser @hcsa-com.bsky.social, is speaking at the HSJ Patient Safety Congress today.

If you are attending this year, please drop by & support Sasha #hospitaldoctorsunion #HSJpatientsafety #patientsafety @events.hsj.co.uk

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · Sep 11

Isslia Roberts, national officer & women’s lead discusses with @bmj.com the rights of pregnant doctors:

www.bmj.com/content/390/...

🗣️Talk to your employer
📃Complete a risk assessment
✔️Agree required adjustments
🚩Consult your #HospitalDoctorsUnion

We're the only union to offer #WomenFocusedSupport

Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · Sep 10

Final day #tuc2025 #tuc25 #tuccongress with a packed agenda on the key issues close to the hearts of all unions.

It has been a productive few days catching up with the trade union family and raising the #hospitaldoctorsunion @hcsa-com.bsky.social @gensechcsa.bsky.social profile.

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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · Sep 10

We're proud to stand alongside The SAS Collective in championing the #SASsix, six key asks to support & empower SAS doctors. Read the blog🔗Supporting Organisations to Support SAS Doctors tinyurl.com/HCSA-blogs
👉Please like, share, comment, follow😊
#HospitalDoctorsUnion #SASsky @sascollective.com

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · Sep 9

Second full day #TUC25 #TUC2025 with some very lively debate highlighting the importance of #Organising and #empowering for the trade union movement future generations #HospitalDoctorsUnion @hcsa-com.bsky.social @gensechcsa.bsky.social

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