The SAS Collective
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
- In response to today's announcement of support for the #SASsix campaign by @fmlm-uk.bsky.social, SAS Collective member @robjimfleming.bsky.social wrote a blog for our website. "The days of the 'invisible' SAS doctor are over." Read more here: www.sascollective.com/leadershipno...
- We are absolutely delighted that Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management @fmlm-uk.bsky.social have decided to support our #SASsix campaign! Thanks, folks. We really appreciate this!
- FMLM is proud to support the #SASsix campaign, championing leadership equity for SAS doctors across the NHS. SAS doctors are essential, and their leadership potential must be recognised. We’re committed to empowering them to lead, manage and thrive.
- In a post on LinkedIn earlier, Prof Rich Withnall, @fmlm-uk.bsky.social CEO, said: “I am delighted that FMLM has joined a growing coalition of influential healthcare organisations committed to meaningful reform for SAS and locally‑employed doctors." #SASsix
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- Leicester Partnership NHS Trust become the twelfth Trust we have been able to add to this slide, after their pledge today to use the SAS six in their approach to their workforce. Could your Trust be next? Get in touch! www.leicspart.nhs.uk/news/our-sas...
- We are absolutely thrilled that Leicester Partnership NHS Trust have chosen to join our collection of employers seeking to support their SAS and locally-employed workforce. The #SASsix is a roadmap for change, and we love to see it used. Bravo! www.leicspart.nhs.uk/news/our-sas...
- Thanks to all our new followers! If you want to read a little more about the SAS six campaign, you can do so in a few places. We wrote a blog for @nhsemployers.bsky.social here: www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sup... There is also some information on our website: www.sascollective.com/sassix
- In recent months many new organisations have decided to support or endorse the #SASsix campaign. Most recent was @bashhuk.bsky.social, who did so yesterday. Like us, these organisations believe that supporting every doctor to achieve their potential is right for the workforce. Could you be next?
- We are delighted that @bashhuk.bsky.social have decided to support our #SASsix campaign! A lot of sexual health care is delivered by SAS doctors. Signposting a career for these doctors to achieve their potential is a vital part of supporting this workforce. We look forward to working with you!
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- 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!
- ‘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
- Reposted by The SAS Collective‘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
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- Reposted by The SAS Collective“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/...
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- 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.
- 2/ The new General Medical Council workforce report once again illustrates that the most rapidly rising cohort in the medical workforce are locally-employed doctors. This year is also looks at their contract duration, and finds that the majority in this group are on short-term contracts.
- 3/ It also demonstrates that we don't retain these doctors in the workforce. Read more here: www.gmc-uk.org/about/what-w...
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View full thread9/ Probably should have tagged some of these folks in the thread. @bmj.com @gmcuk.bsky.social @redrunswick.bsky.social @emmajourno.bsky.social @parthaskar.bsky.social
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveA 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/...
- 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/...
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveOur #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
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveOur 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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- 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
- 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 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
- We are taking part in a SAS webinar hosted by @medicalprotection.bsky.social on Thursday. See some of you folks there, hopefully! #SASsix
- Register for the webinar here: medicalprotection-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- 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?...
- 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!
- 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!
- Reposted by The SAS Collective@sascollective.com #SASsix we are committed to ensure all leadership roles are open to all
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveHappy 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?
- 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
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveWe 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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- Reposted by The SAS Collective🗣️'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...
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveWe 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
- 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
- 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
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveDay 2 of #SASweek25 with a message from #HospitalDoctorsUnion President Dr Naru Narayanan #SASsix @hcsa-com.bsky.social 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
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- 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
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- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveA 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
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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 attainable goal in a SAS career. We made it part of the #SASsix, because opportunity for progression matters a great deal.
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- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveHCSA - 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
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveWhat a bold way to launch #SASweek25! Excellent timing, RCOG!
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- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveIt’s #SASWeek25 We are proud of the outstanding care our SAS anaesthetists deliver. Highly skilled, fantastic individuals. Thank you for everything you do!
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- Reposted by The SAS Collective#SASweek25 starts tomorrow. All the amazing nominations for SAS dr of the year!
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- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveHappy #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
- 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
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveHappy #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
- 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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- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveIt’s #SASWeek25! A week we celebrate our amazing SAS doctors. Thank you for all you do for the specialty! EMSAS Chair, Dr Jocelyn Brittliff, shares a message to our SAS doctors in the video below and read her personal blog that reflects on her career journey here: rcem.ac.uk/blog/i-am-pr...
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- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveThis 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...
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveHappy #SASWeek25 to all Specialist, Associate Specialist, Specialty Doctors, #IMGs (International Medical Graduates) & #LEDs (Locally Employed Doctors) We at #HospitalDoctorsUnion support #SASsix #campaign, you can belong with us as we push for the change & recognition you deserve www.hcsa.com/join
- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveGetting ready for #SASweek25 So much to celebrate, highlight and discuss about SAS careers @sascollective.com
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- Reposted by The SAS CollectiveHappy #SASweek25 to all who celebrate. Remember, a SAS doctor is for life, not just SAS week. #SASsix
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