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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 1d

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

RCP president hosts open forum for SAS doctors to celebrate SAS Week 2025

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zoerob.bsky.social @zoerob.bsky.social · 1d

Day 3 #SASWeek25 extended roles www.northumbria.nhs.uk/media-centre...

SAS Week 2025 - Dr Gemma Horn (specialty doctor in urgent treatment centre) :: 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.

www.northumbria.nhs.uk

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 1d

Here's our President, Dr Ian Higginson @RCEMpresident, with a message to our incredible SAS doctors @EMSAS_RCEM this #SASWeek25

Thank you for your continuous hard work, commitment and dedication to the specialty.

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 1d

🌟 As part of #SASWeek25, we’re giving non-members a taster of RCP Launchpad!

Hear Dr Tulika Porwal on her #SAS career journey – from college tutor to PACES examiner and clinical supervisor.

Find out more: ow.ly/yU8150X8jEs

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Dr Jaffrey Thavasingh’s turn to share what life is like as a specialty doctor during #SASWeek25. He works in general medicine in our urgent unscheduled care pathway and reflects on the realities of frontline care.

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 23h

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 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 22h

To celebrate #SASWeek25, RCSEd's SASL Committee speak on the vital work of Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) and Locally Employed Surgeons in the NHS. Additionally, they share how their upcoming conference will champion the contributions of this workforce.

Read arti... https://bit.ly/3IVOXaw

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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 22h

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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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 21h

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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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 21h

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 · 22h

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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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 21h

🔍 SAS Doctors in Extended Roles are driving change across the NHS. 🚀 Today we celebrate their development journeys and the impact they make beyond the clinic. 📖 Read and watch Dr Porwal’s story: 🔗https://bit.ly/3WqTx3J

#SASWeek25

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 21h

‘FRCP is more than just a title – it’s a recognition by peers of one’s contribution to medicine.’

This #SASWeek25, Dr @priscillasmith.bsky.social shares how becoming an RCP fellow elevated her SAS career: ow.ly/c39B50X8lkY

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Medical Protection @medicalprotection.bsky.social · 20h

This #SASWeek25 get a preview of our webinar on 6 November with Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection. Karen will share her views on supporting SAS doctors plus her personal insight.

Register here 👉 medicalprotection-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SASdoctors #medicalprotection

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drelainemonaghan.bsky.social @drelainemonaghan.bsky.social · 20h

Happy SAS week! On day three thank you to my consultant and nursing colleagues who brought the cakes.
#SASsix #SASsky #SASbychoice #NHSLanarkshire #SASWeek25

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Dr Anushka Aubeelack @bumblebeenush.bsky.social · 20h

Insightful blog for #SASweek25

#SASsix #NHS

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 1d

🗣️'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

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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

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Ellie Pattinson @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social · 19h

It's #SASWeek25 Day 3 and today we're focusing on extended roles and development for SAS doctors and dentists.

The NHS Employers SAS Week 2025 webpage has new updates each day this week, with links to resources for each theme. Keep checking in for more!

SAS Week 2025

Wednesday 8 October - welcome to #SASWeek25. Here you can find all the resources for today's theme SAS doctors in extended roles and development.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 17h

🏥We were pleased to be at the Royal Gwent Hospital
today celebrating #SASWeek25

🗣️Thank you to Dr Kavan Arora for his inspiring and informative talk on SAS in extended roles and SAS development.

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The SAS Collective @sascollective.com · 13h

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!

SAS six infographic, including asks about educational supervision and development opportunity for SAS doctors, AND the opportunity for SAS doctors to become leaders and educators.

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 15h

I LOVE updating this slide.

It is awesome to bring new allies to the cause, and it really does make a difference.

#SASsix

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The SAS Collective @sascollective.com · 16h

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!

The SAS six national support slide, now including RCPysch!

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Ellie Pattinson @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social · 18h

We appreciate everyone posting on #SASWeek25, not only here but across a range of social media platforms. It's a week to celebrate the essential work and skills of #SASdoctors and #SASdentists, and to challenge us all to do more to provide support, development and opportunities.

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 18h

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 19h

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 · 19h

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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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 19h

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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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 1d

As an analogy for a SAS career, it is perhaps even more perfect with this interpretation!

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