SAS week 2024

Join us for a week-long celebration highlighting the value of SAS (specialist, associate specialist, and specialty) doctors and promoting SAS as a positive career choice, from 14 - 18 October.
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Welcome to SAS week

In partnership with NHS Employers, SAS week is all about recognising and celebrating the incredible work and expertise of SAS doctors. 

Throughout this week, we’ll be offering exciting webinars, inspiring case studies, interactive resources, and much more. Each day, we’ll shine a spotlight on the vital contributions of SAS doctors with fresh content designed to inform, inspire, and engage. 

SAS committee chair Ujjwala Anand Mohite introduces SAS Week and what the week is about.

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Ujjwala highlights the webinars taking place during SAS week 2024.

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SAS week - Day 1

Explore and celebrate the diversity and opportunities within SAS roles. Learn how to make the most of your role and discover new pathways for growth.

An updated SAS charter for England is on the way - watch this space!

SAS as a career choice
Wales | Blog Celebrating SAS Week: improving the landscape for SAS doctors Welsh SAS committee deputy chair Hisham Bakr shares insights about his journey as a specialty doctor, the importance of the SAS role, and the committee’s efforts to improve pay and conditions.
NI | Blog From strength to strength NISASC chair Leanne Davison reflects on a positive year for the grade.
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UK | Blog A day in my life as SAS doctor SAS doctor Susanne Reinoehl describes the highlights and challenges of her typical working day.
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UK | Blog My SAS career – a success story Vaishali Parulekar describes her varied and rewarding journey to becoming a SAS doctor and getting involved in the BMA SAS committee
Wales | Video Watch: Dr Hisham Bakr on SAS week Deputy chair of WSAS Hisham Bakr talks about his experiences of becoming a SAS doctor and why SAS week is an important way to recognise the contribution speciality and specialist doctors make.
NI | Video Watch: Dr Leanne Davison on SAS week NISASC chair Leanne Davison welcomes you to SAS week.
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England | Guidance Autonomy of SAS grade As a SAS grade doctor you may be capable of taking decisions and carrying responsibility without direct supervision, which is known as autonomous working.
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UK | Webinar Interview skills and preparation for SAS doctors In this recorded webinar, you will be guided through the strategic journey of honing and tailoring your interview skills for consultant, GP, and SAS doctor roles.
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UK | Career The SAS charter The SAS charter will help you to elevate your position at work, hold your employers accountable and provide greater development and working opportunities.
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Wales | Career The SAS charter for Wales The charter demonstrates a commitment to supporting and developing the role of the SAS doctor as a highly valued and vital part of the medical work force in Wales.
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SAS week - Day 2

Today’s focus is all about the specialist grade. Explore comprehensive guidance on the specialist grade and read about a specialist anaesthetist’s first 18 months in the role.

Don’t miss our live webinar today (15 October) from 6–7pm, hosted in collaboration with NHS Employers.

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UK | Blog What the specialist role means to me, by a specialist anaesthetist BMA SAS committee member Robert James Fleming discusses his first 18 months working in a specialist role.
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England | Guidance The 2021 specialist grade explained Read our guidance on the roles and responsibilities of the 2021 specialist grade and how you can make a case for meeting the essential requirements.
UK | Blog My path to becoming a specialist doctor A blog from NHS Employers.
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Join the conversation about SAS week on X using the hashtag:

#SASWeek24

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Join us as we celebrate the value and impact of SAS doctors – more will be happening on X @BMA_SAS and #SASWeek24.

 

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Spread the word and celebrate #SASWeek24! Download our social media assets and posters to share with your colleagues and network. Invite everyone to find out more and take part. 

Themed social media assets for each day: 

 

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