Enjoying the Midlands SAS Conference. @michellepooley.bsky.social and @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social are always a highlight, and are today talking about the barriers faced by SAS doctors from an NHS Employers perspective. Nice that the #SASsix and @sascollective.com got a mention or two.

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

Book now: For the @sascollective.com webinar this afternoon. Five speakers from five NHS organisations all sharing the impact of the #SASSix pledge. Take away strategies and practical advice. @zoerob.bsky.social bit.ly/3JP2CAB #SASWeek25

🎯 SAS Week Spotlight: Navigating Your Future 🎯 Are you a SAS doctor ready to take the next step toward specialist registration? Join us on 8 October 2025 for a powerful session hosted by @nhsemployers.bsky.social (1/3)

We are moving the date of #SASWeek25 to 6-10 October giving us all more time to get things ready for week of celebrations and to also make sure that as many as possible can join in. We have updated all our resources with the new dates so you can use locally www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sas...

SAS Week 2025

Access our comms pack of resources that you can use to support your local activities and find out what's happening during #SASWeek25.

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Our #SASWeek25 webpage is live! Here you can access various resources to use locally including a promotional poster and social media banners www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sas...

SAS Week 2025

Access our comms pack of resources that you can use to support your local activities and find out what's happening during #SASWeek25.

nhsemployers.org

We're aware that more work needs to be done to create specialist posts in the NHS and raise awareness of the role. We've created a specialist hub, bringing together our specialist resources, we'll be adding new content often: www.nhsemployers.org/specialist-g...

Specialist grade information and resources

Details about the specialist grade, role responsibilities, recruiting to the grade and how you can support this important part of the SAS workforce.

nhsemployers.org

We have published guidance today highlighting the benefits of moving from to 2008 to 2021 #SAS TCS and steps employers should take to facilitate this www.nhsemployers.org/publications...

Guidance for SAS transfer to 2021 contracts

The guidance sets out the steps that employers and SAS doctors and dentists should follow when transferring to the 2021 contracts.

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During #SASWeek we published this video showcasing SAS doctors and how employer support can maximise potential.

Empowering SAS doctors: shaping the future of NHS care

Watch this video that demonstrates the capabilities of SAS doctors and how employer support can maximise their potential.

nhsemployers.org

I've just been told that registration to attend NHS ConfedExpo is now officially open. This conference is 11-12 June in Manchester, and it's the place to be for everyone interested in health and care in the UK. Here's the details and registration info. www.nhsconfedexpo.org/book-pass

Book your pass

Join us at NHS ConfedExpo 2025 on 11-12 June at Manchester Central, for the leading health and care conference delivered in partnership by NHS Confederation and NHS England.

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I seem to have gained quite a few followers this week. Thanks, folks! For anyone who doesn't know already, I spend a lot of time talking about SAS doctors. SAS doctors exist in the UK healthcare system as folks who aren't in formal training programmes, and who aren't usually consultants or GPs.