Rob Fleming

A path leading through a forest. Far away in the middle of the forest the trunk of a tree in the middle of the path can be seen.

The path through the trees

#ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #forest #trees #plantphotography #Galicia #Spain

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

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.

🩺Equality in the Medical Workforce.

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

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#EqualityInMedicine #SASWeek25 #InclusionMatters

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

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

Social card reads 'Protected characteristics and careers in anaesthesia'. Three ladders of differing heights symbolising inequality. RCoA logo top left.

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

We are committed to addressing the inequities faced by SAS doctors, through our SAS Strategy which supports our SAS members to fulfil their potential and have a rewarding career.

That's why we fully support the "SAS Six statements" from the SAS Collective, and the principles that underpin them.

#SASsix #SASweek25 #NHS

Equity of opportunity, parity of esteem

#SASsix #SASweek25 #NHS

As part of #SASWeek25, non-members can access RCP Launchpad!

Hear from Dr Jaideep Kitson on progressing the portfolio pathway and 5 top tips from portfolio pathway evaluator Dr Ryan Hobbs.

Find out more: ow.ly/uRb950X90pr

Our SAS Forum meeting in Northern Ireland

Are you ready to play a vital role in representing SAS and LE surgeons at a national level?

Join our SAS Forum and share your expertise, grow your network and make an impact. Apply by 31 October 2025. For eligibility: https://ow.ly/UW8850X6XGR

#SASWeek25

SAS doctors – make your voice heard!

Join the SAS regional representative network and help shape local and national RCP initiatives.

🔗Find out more and apply: ow.ly/kUMZ50X94hS

#SASWeek25

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

Medical Workforce Race Equalities Standards - five years on The report offers a sobering yet essential update on racial and ethnic disparities within the NHS medical workforce.

Day 4 of #SASWeek25 has been full of activity and discussion about equalities and the Medical Workforce Race Equality Standard - we all need to challenge ourselves on this.
Have you read the latest Five Years on report? Here’s our summary and links

YouTube video by Dr Imran Sharieff The relevance of EDI issues to SAS doctors by the SAS collective.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

🌟 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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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?

🔍 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

Dr Priscilla Smith

‘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

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