The SAS Collective
@sascollective.com
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The SAS Collective
@sascollective.com
· Nov 20
The #SASsix is a grass roots initiative, by SAS doctors for SAS doctors.
The SAS Collective is a group of SAS doctors and allies, looking create real change, and improve the careers of doctors in the NHS.
You can read more about all of this here:
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sup...
The SAS Collective is a group of SAS doctors and allies, looking create real change, and improve the careers of doctors in the NHS.
You can read more about all of this here:
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sup...
The @rcphysicians.bsky.social have been important allies to the #SASsix campaign.
We agree entirely with President Mumtaz Patel in her rapid response to this weeks @bmj.com article.
Bravo!
We agree entirely with President Mumtaz Patel in her rapid response to this weeks @bmj.com article.
Bravo!
‘Once a doctor has been employed in the same specialty by the same trust for more than two years, they should be moved to a nationally negotiated SAS contract.’
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
Rapid response to BMJ investigation: Thousands of NHS doctors are trapped in insecure “gig economy” contracts
ow.ly
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The @rcphysicians.bsky.social have been important allies to the #SASsix campaign.
We agree entirely with President Mumtaz Patel in her rapid response to this weeks @bmj.com article.
Bravo!
We agree entirely with President Mumtaz Patel in her rapid response to this weeks @bmj.com article.
Bravo!
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‘Once a doctor has been employed in the same specialty by the same trust for more than two years, they should be moved to a nationally negotiated SAS contract.’
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
Rapid response to BMJ investigation: Thousands of NHS doctors are trapped in insecure “gig economy” contracts
ow.ly
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
‘Once a doctor has been employed in the same specialty by the same trust for more than two years, they should be moved to a nationally negotiated SAS contract.’
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
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I spoke to doctors across England for this @bmj.com investigation. Senior medics leading services and training others but stuck on insecure contracts. Others with no supervision, training or progression - just filling rota gaps. Many egs of poor practice from NHS trusts. www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Revealed: Thousands of NHS doctors are trapped in insecure “gig economy” contracts
Thousands of locally employed doctors—many of them international graduates and from ethnic minorities—are trapped in insecure NHS contracts with no access to training, career progression, or national ...
www.bmj.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I spoke to doctors across England for this @bmj.com investigation. Senior medics leading services and training others but stuck on insecure contracts. Others with no supervision, training or progression - just filling rota gaps. Many egs of poor practice from NHS trusts. www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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“We believe that locally employed doctors should be offered the appropriate permanent SAS contract for their work. As well as employment rights, this would give these folks the professional identity they are currently being denied.”
#SASsix
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
#SASsix
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Revealed: Thousands of NHS doctors are trapped in insecure “gig economy” contracts
Thousands of locally employed doctors—many of them international graduates and from ethnic minorities—are trapped in insecure NHS contracts with no access to training, career progression, or national ...
www.bmj.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
“We believe that locally employed doctors should be offered the appropriate permanent SAS contract for their work. As well as employment rights, this would give these folks the professional identity they are currently being denied.”
#SASsix
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
#SASsix
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Bearded clown alert. Page 182 of today's BMJ.
There are successful, progressive careers to be had for doctors outside of rotational training. However, we have to decide as a profession to make it normal for all, and the NHS has to stop behaving like a 'gig economy' employer.
#SASsix
There are successful, progressive careers to be had for doctors outside of rotational training. However, we have to decide as a profession to make it normal for all, and the NHS has to stop behaving like a 'gig economy' employer.
#SASsix
November 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Bearded clown alert. Page 182 of today's BMJ.
There are successful, progressive careers to be had for doctors outside of rotational training. However, we have to decide as a profession to make it normal for all, and the NHS has to stop behaving like a 'gig economy' employer.
#SASsix
There are successful, progressive careers to be had for doctors outside of rotational training. However, we have to decide as a profession to make it normal for all, and the NHS has to stop behaving like a 'gig economy' employer.
#SASsix
1/ The medical workforce and the #SASsix, a Saturday morning thread...
The eagle-eyed among you may have spotted two related publications relating to workforce this week. Taken together, they paint a stark picture of the current medical workforce.
The eagle-eyed among you may have spotted two related publications relating to workforce this week. Taken together, they paint a stark picture of the current medical workforce.
November 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
1/ The medical workforce and the #SASsix, a Saturday morning thread...
The eagle-eyed among you may have spotted two related publications relating to workforce this week. Taken together, they paint a stark picture of the current medical workforce.
The eagle-eyed among you may have spotted two related publications relating to workforce this week. Taken together, they paint a stark picture of the current medical workforce.
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A new #BMJInvestigation finds that thousands of locally employed doctors are trapped in insecure NHS contracts with no access to training, career progression, or national safeguards.
Experts warn that the NHS is effectively “behaving like a gig economy employer”
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Experts warn that the NHS is effectively “behaving like a gig economy employer”
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
A new #BMJInvestigation finds that thousands of locally employed doctors are trapped in insecure NHS contracts with no access to training, career progression, or national safeguards.
Experts warn that the NHS is effectively “behaving like a gig economy employer”
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Experts warn that the NHS is effectively “behaving like a gig economy employer”
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
We were pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this article.
We think doctors trapped in long-term local contracts are "hidden SAS". They deserve the national contract for the work done.
We hope our campaign helps to make this normal.
#SASsix
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
We think doctors trapped in long-term local contracts are "hidden SAS". They deserve the national contract for the work done.
We hope our campaign helps to make this normal.
#SASsix
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Revealed: Thousands of NHS doctors are trapped in insecure “gig economy” contracts
Thousands of locally employed doctors—many of them international graduates and from ethnic minorities—are trapped in insecure NHS contracts with no access to training, career progression, or national ...
www.bmj.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM
We were pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this article.
We think doctors trapped in long-term local contracts are "hidden SAS". They deserve the national contract for the work done.
We hope our campaign helps to make this normal.
#SASsix
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
We think doctors trapped in long-term local contracts are "hidden SAS". They deserve the national contract for the work done.
We hope our campaign helps to make this normal.
#SASsix
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Our #HospitalDoctorsUnion team joined the SAS Conference Midlands yesterday! Big thanks to Dr Lily Read of @sascollective.com for the invite. Important talks on the challenges facing #SASdoctors and the need for meaningful change. We're proud to support the #SASsix campaign.
#SASDoctors #NHS
#SASDoctors #NHS
November 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Our #HospitalDoctorsUnion team joined the SAS Conference Midlands yesterday! Big thanks to Dr Lily Read of @sascollective.com for the invite. Important talks on the challenges facing #SASdoctors and the need for meaningful change. We're proud to support the #SASsix campaign.
#SASDoctors #NHS
#SASDoctors #NHS
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Our HCSA #HospitalDoctorsUnion team joined the SAS Conference Midlands today! Talks from Dr Jonathan Corne, @nhsemployers.bsky.social and Dr Lily Read of @sascollective.com highlighted the vital role of SAS doctors and the challenges they face. We're proud to support #SASdoctors and the #SASsix
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Our HCSA #HospitalDoctorsUnion team joined the SAS Conference Midlands today! Talks from Dr Jonathan Corne, @nhsemployers.bsky.social and Dr Lily Read of @sascollective.com highlighted the vital role of SAS doctors and the challenges they face. We're proud to support #SASdoctors and the #SASsix
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Enjoying the Midlands SAS Conference.
@michellepooley.bsky.social and @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social are always a highlight, and are today talking about the barriers faced by SAS doctors from an NHS Employers perspective.
Nice that the #SASsix and @sascollective.com got a mention or two.
@michellepooley.bsky.social and @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social are always a highlight, and are today talking about the barriers faced by SAS doctors from an NHS Employers perspective.
Nice that the #SASsix and @sascollective.com got a mention or two.
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Enjoying the Midlands SAS Conference.
@michellepooley.bsky.social and @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social are always a highlight, and are today talking about the barriers faced by SAS doctors from an NHS Employers perspective.
Nice that the #SASsix and @sascollective.com got a mention or two.
@michellepooley.bsky.social and @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social are always a highlight, and are today talking about the barriers faced by SAS doctors from an NHS Employers perspective.
Nice that the #SASsix and @sascollective.com got a mention or two.
We love it when organisations decide to support our campaign. We can't do anything without the support of our allies. You are vital.
Thanks to FFLM for your support. You are brilliant!
#SASsix
Thanks to FFLM for your support. You are brilliant!
#SASsix
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We love it when organisations decide to support our campaign. We can't do anything without the support of our allies. You are vital.
Thanks to FFLM for your support. You are brilliant!
#SASsix
Thanks to FFLM for your support. You are brilliant!
#SASsix
We are always thrilled when another organisation comes on board and supports our campaign.
Thanks to DAUK for your kind words about the campaign, and for raising awareness with your platform. We like you, too!
open.substack.com/pub/dauk/p/h...
#SASsix
Thanks to DAUK for your kind words about the campaign, and for raising awareness with your platform. We like you, too!
open.substack.com/pub/dauk/p/h...
#SASsix
November 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
We are always thrilled when another organisation comes on board and supports our campaign.
Thanks to DAUK for your kind words about the campaign, and for raising awareness with your platform. We like you, too!
open.substack.com/pub/dauk/p/h...
#SASsix
Thanks to DAUK for your kind words about the campaign, and for raising awareness with your platform. We like you, too!
open.substack.com/pub/dauk/p/h...
#SASsix
Thanks again to @medicalprotection.bsky.social for having us at their webinar tonight. We had a great time, met some new folks, made some new friends. It was splendid!
#SASsix
#SASsix
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Thanks again to @medicalprotection.bsky.social for having us at their webinar tonight. We had a great time, met some new folks, made some new friends. It was splendid!
#SASsix
#SASsix
We are taking part in a SAS webinar hosted by @medicalprotection.bsky.social on Thursday.
See some of you folks there, hopefully!
#SASsix
See some of you folks there, hopefully!
#SASsix
November 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We are taking part in a SAS webinar hosted by @medicalprotection.bsky.social on Thursday.
See some of you folks there, hopefully!
#SASsix
See some of you folks there, hopefully!
#SASsix
Today is day 4 of #SASweek25, focused around equity, diversity and inclusion.
We believe SAS issues are undeniably EDI issues, based on both the demographics of our professional group, and how grade itself can introduce prejudices.
youtu.be/IN4J9_b47Aw?...
We believe SAS issues are undeniably EDI issues, based on both the demographics of our professional group, and how grade itself can introduce prejudices.
youtu.be/IN4J9_b47Aw?...
The relevance of EDI issues to SAS doctors by the SAS collective.
YouTube video by Dr Imran Sharieff
youtu.be
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Today is day 4 of #SASweek25, focused around equity, diversity and inclusion.
We believe SAS issues are undeniably EDI issues, based on both the demographics of our professional group, and how grade itself can introduce prejudices.
youtu.be/IN4J9_b47Aw?...
We believe SAS issues are undeniably EDI issues, based on both the demographics of our professional group, and how grade itself can introduce prejudices.
youtu.be/IN4J9_b47Aw?...
Today is day 3 of #SASweek25, focused around SAS development AND SAS doctors undertaking extended roles.
These things form a big chunk of the #SASsix.
We consider it self-evident that a career that is limited, is potential being wasted. We can't have that!
These things form a big chunk of the #SASsix.
We consider it self-evident that a career that is limited, is potential being wasted. We can't have that!
October 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Today is day 3 of #SASweek25, focused around SAS development AND SAS doctors undertaking extended roles.
These things form a big chunk of the #SASsix.
We consider it self-evident that a career that is limited, is potential being wasted. We can't have that!
These things form a big chunk of the #SASsix.
We consider it self-evident that a career that is limited, is potential being wasted. We can't have that!
We are absolutely ecstatic that as part of their #SASweek25 celebrations, the @rcpsych.bsky.social have decided to become the sixth college support the #SASsix campaign. We love it!
They have announced this on X, hopefully they will do so here too in due course.
Bravo, psychiatry!
They have announced this on X, hopefully they will do so here too in due course.
Bravo, psychiatry!
October 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We are absolutely ecstatic that as part of their #SASweek25 celebrations, the @rcpsych.bsky.social have decided to become the sixth college support the #SASsix campaign. We love it!
They have announced this on X, hopefully they will do so here too in due course.
Bravo, psychiatry!
They have announced this on X, hopefully they will do so here too in due course.
Bravo, psychiatry!
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@sascollective.com #SASsix we are committed to ensure all leadership roles are open to all
October 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
@sascollective.com #SASsix we are committed to ensure all leadership roles are open to all
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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?
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?
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
#SASWeek25
October 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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?
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?
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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
#SASWeek25
October 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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
#SASWeek25
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#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
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
October 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
#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
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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Day 2 of #SASweek25 continues, based around the Specialist role.
I thought I might share again this blog I wrote for @nhsemployers.bsky.social.
This is my journey. Today should be a reminder that there are lots of different ways to get where you are going.
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/bec...
I thought I might share again this blog I wrote for @nhsemployers.bsky.social.
This is my journey. Today should be a reminder that there are lots of different ways to get where you are going.
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/bec...
Becoming a specialist - a SAS perspective
Rob Fleming provides insights into his journey from specialty doctor to a specialist and encourages all employers to recruit specialty doctors.
www.nhsemployers.org
October 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Day 2 of #SASweek25 continues, based around the Specialist role.
I thought I might share again this blog I wrote for @nhsemployers.bsky.social.
This is my journey. Today should be a reminder that there are lots of different ways to get where you are going.
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/bec...
I thought I might share again this blog I wrote for @nhsemployers.bsky.social.
This is my journey. Today should be a reminder that there are lots of different ways to get where you are going.
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/bec...
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As part of #SASWeek25, RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel hosted an open forum with #SASdoctors from across the UK – an honest, energising conversation about recognition, equity and leadership.
Read more about this important discussion: ow.ly/8avb50X7P8H
Read more about this important discussion: ow.ly/8avb50X7P8H
RCP president hosts open forum for SAS doctors to celebrate SAS Week 2025
ow.ly
October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As part of #SASWeek25, RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel hosted an open forum with #SASdoctors from across the UK – an honest, energising conversation about recognition, equity and leadership.
Read more about this important discussion: ow.ly/8avb50X7P8H
Read more about this important discussion: ow.ly/8avb50X7P8H
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🗣️'They are among the most valued and skilled members of our clinical teams'
Read this blog 👇 from consultant radiologist Kate Thomas for SAS Week 2025 which celebrates and supports SAS doctors 🎉
#SASweek25
@bma.org.uk
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
Read this blog 👇 from consultant radiologist Kate Thomas for SAS Week 2025 which celebrates and supports SAS doctors 🎉
#SASweek25
@bma.org.uk
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
SAS doctors: the unsung backbone of the NHS
Consultant radiologist Kate Thomas reflects on her experiences working with SAS doctors and the importance of the specialist grade in ensuring career progression and formal recognition
www.bma.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🗣️'They are among the most valued and skilled members of our clinical teams'
Read this blog 👇 from consultant radiologist Kate Thomas for SAS Week 2025 which celebrates and supports SAS doctors 🎉
#SASweek25
@bma.org.uk
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
Read this blog 👇 from consultant radiologist Kate Thomas for SAS Week 2025 which celebrates and supports SAS doctors 🎉
#SASweek25
@bma.org.uk
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...