The SAS Collective
@sascollective.com
A group of committed Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty (SAS) doctors, working to improve the careers and retention of doctors in the UK | #SASsix | #SASsky | #SASbyChoice | #SASdocsRock
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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...
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...
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We at #HospitalDoctorsUnion support SAS doctors and the #SASsix #campaign, you can belong with us as we push for the change & recognition you deserve
👉www.hcsa.com/join
👉www.hcsa.com/join
October 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
We at #HospitalDoctorsUnion support SAS doctors and the #SASsix #campaign, you can belong with us as we push for the change & recognition you deserve
👉www.hcsa.com/join
👉www.hcsa.com/join
We are absolutely delighted to have the support of @hcsa-com.bsky.social.
They were early supporters, and the first organisation to stand up and be counted in the #SASsix campaign. We continue to work with them closely.
#SASweek25
They were early supporters, and the first organisation to stand up and be counted in the #SASsix campaign. We continue to work with them closely.
#SASweek25
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
▶️ Watch this message from HCSA President, Dr Naru Narayanan, celebrating SAS doctors and #SASWeek2025 🎉, and affirming our ongoing support.
@sascollective.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We are absolutely delighted to have the support of @hcsa-com.bsky.social.
They were early supporters, and the first organisation to stand up and be counted in the #SASsix campaign. We continue to work with them closely.
#SASweek25
They were early supporters, and the first organisation to stand up and be counted in the #SASsix campaign. We continue to work with them closely.
#SASweek25
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Day 2 of #SASweek25 with a message from #HospitalDoctorsUnion President Dr Naru Narayanan #SASsix @hcsa-com.bsky.social
Join us: www.hcsa.com/join
Join us: www.hcsa.com/join
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
▶️ Watch this message from HCSA President, Dr Naru Narayanan, celebrating SAS doctors and #SASWeek2025 🎉, and affirming our ongoing support.
@sascollective.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Day 2 of #SASweek25 with a message from #HospitalDoctorsUnion President Dr Naru Narayanan #SASsix @hcsa-com.bsky.social
Join us: www.hcsa.com/join
Join us: www.hcsa.com/join
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Today's #SASWeek25 theme is 'Specialist grade' 🥼
🧾Dr Thomas James & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talk us through their individual journeys to becoming specialists in this Bulletin article.
They reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in-between 🙌
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/2vml50X7aBg
🧾Dr Thomas James & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talk us through their individual journeys to becoming specialists in this Bulletin article.
They reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in-between 🙌
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/2vml50X7aBg
October 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Today's #SASWeek25 theme is 'Specialist grade' 🥼
🧾Dr Thomas James & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talk us through their individual journeys to becoming specialists in this Bulletin article.
They reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in-between 🙌
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/2vml50X7aBg
🧾Dr Thomas James & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talk us through their individual journeys to becoming specialists in this Bulletin article.
They reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in-between 🙌
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/2vml50X7aBg
We are thrilled whenever a new Trust wishes to use the #SASsix in their approach to their medical workforce.
Every doctor needs support to progress their career, opportunity to reach their potential, and the right contract for their work.
Bravo, NHS West London.
Welcome to the family!
#SASweek25
Every doctor needs support to progress their career, opportunity to reach their potential, and the right contract for their work.
Bravo, NHS West London.
Welcome to the family!
#SASweek25
October 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We are thrilled whenever a new Trust wishes to use the #SASsix in their approach to their medical workforce.
Every doctor needs support to progress their career, opportunity to reach their potential, and the right contract for their work.
Bravo, NHS West London.
Welcome to the family!
#SASweek25
Every doctor needs support to progress their career, opportunity to reach their potential, and the right contract for their work.
Bravo, NHS West London.
Welcome to the family!
#SASweek25
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Day 2 #SASWeek25 Specialist role, senior SAS doctor
October 7, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Day 2 #SASWeek25 Specialist role, senior SAS doctor
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The NHS 10-Year Plan includes a commitment to support SAS doctors in their career development, but meaningful change requires action.
As we celebrate #SASWeek25 Dr Karen Ellison explains how the SAS Six framework can help make this commitment a reality
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
As we celebrate #SASWeek25 Dr Karen Ellison explains how the SAS Six framework can help make this commitment a reality
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
October 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The NHS 10-Year Plan includes a commitment to support SAS doctors in their career development, but meaningful change requires action.
As we celebrate #SASWeek25 Dr Karen Ellison explains how the SAS Six framework can help make this commitment a reality
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
As we celebrate #SASWeek25 Dr Karen Ellison explains how the SAS Six framework can help make this commitment a reality
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
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THREAD // It's #SASWeek25 and we’re celebrating our specialty, associate specialist, and specialist (SAS) doctor workforce. Now in its fourth year, the aim of SAS Week is to highlight the impact of SAS doctors.
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sas-week-2025
@bma.org.uk @nhsemployers.bsky.social
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sas-week-2025
@bma.org.uk @nhsemployers.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
THREAD // It's #SASWeek25 and we’re celebrating our specialty, associate specialist, and specialist (SAS) doctor workforce. Now in its fourth year, the aim of SAS Week is to highlight the impact of SAS doctors.
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sas-week-2025
@bma.org.uk @nhsemployers.bsky.social
www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sas-week-2025
@bma.org.uk @nhsemployers.bsky.social
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Today as part of #SASWeek25, recognising specialty, associate specialist, and specialist (SAS) doctors, we introduce a newly appointed specialist doctor in community mental health care. Dr Steven Cooper works as part of #Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership.
October 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today as part of #SASWeek25, recognising specialty, associate specialist, and specialist (SAS) doctors, we introduce a newly appointed specialist doctor in community mental health care. Dr Steven Cooper works as part of #Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership.
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Day 2 of #SASweek25 is focused around the Specialist role.
The Specialist contract, for senior, experienced and autonomous colleagues, should be an achievable destination in a SAS career.
Employers and doctors need to understand and actively promote the role.
infogram.com/1pk2ljywkxjz...
The Specialist contract, for senior, experienced and autonomous colleagues, should be an achievable destination in a SAS career.
Employers and doctors need to understand and actively promote the role.
infogram.com/1pk2ljywkxjz...
SAS Specialist
infogram.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Day 2 of #SASweek25 is focused around the Specialist role.
The Specialist contract, for senior, experienced and autonomous colleagues, should be an achievable destination in a SAS career.
Employers and doctors need to understand and actively promote the role.
infogram.com/1pk2ljywkxjz...
The Specialist contract, for senior, experienced and autonomous colleagues, should be an achievable destination in a SAS career.
Employers and doctors need to understand and actively promote the role.
infogram.com/1pk2ljywkxjz...
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A senior doctor via a different route. Autonomous within their clinical niche, as consultants are"
A quote from a good friend ☺️
Some of our fabulous doctors @bhrut-nhs.bsky.social 🥰
bit.ly/46uhD3y @nhsemployers.bsky.social
#SASWeek25 #SASsix #NHS
A quote from a good friend ☺️
Some of our fabulous doctors @bhrut-nhs.bsky.social 🥰
bit.ly/46uhD3y @nhsemployers.bsky.social
#SASWeek25 #SASsix #NHS
Meet the SAS workforce at Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trusts
We dive into the evolving role of SAS doctors, their pursuit of career progression, and the vital support they receive from dedicated mentors and departments. From leadership roles to pursuing MBAs, learn how SAS doctors are breaking barriers, gaining recognition, and balancing expertise with training for the next generation of medical professionals. Part of #SASWeek25
bit.ly
October 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A senior doctor via a different route. Autonomous within their clinical niche, as consultants are"
A quote from a good friend ☺️
Some of our fabulous doctors @bhrut-nhs.bsky.social 🥰
bit.ly/46uhD3y @nhsemployers.bsky.social
#SASWeek25 #SASsix #NHS
A quote from a good friend ☺️
Some of our fabulous doctors @bhrut-nhs.bsky.social 🥰
bit.ly/46uhD3y @nhsemployers.bsky.social
#SASWeek25 #SASsix #NHS
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It's day two of #SASWeek25
📽️ Find out why SAS anaesthetists choose this path
📽️ 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.
buff.ly
October 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It's day two of #SASWeek25
📽️ Find out why SAS anaesthetists choose this path
📽️ Find out why SAS anaesthetists choose this path
Day 2 of #SASweek25 is focused around the Specialist role.
The Specialist contract, for senior, experienced and autonomous colleagues, should be an attainable goal in a SAS career.
We made it part of the #SASsix, because opportunity for progression matters a great deal.
The Specialist contract, for senior, experienced and autonomous colleagues, should be an attainable goal in a SAS career.
We made it part of the #SASsix, because opportunity for progression matters a great deal.
October 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Day 2 of #SASweek25 is focused around the Specialist role.
The Specialist contract, for senior, experienced and autonomous colleagues, should be an attainable goal in a SAS career.
We made it part of the #SASsix, because opportunity for progression matters a great deal.
The Specialist contract, for senior, experienced and autonomous colleagues, should be an attainable goal in a SAS career.
We made it part of the #SASsix, because opportunity for progression matters a great deal.