Day 1 - Meet the Team

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LOL 😂 that’s a good way to put it!

Joanne is a SAS collective partner in crime.

She, and @sascollective.com are both very much worth a follow!

@sascollective.com The SAS collective is well worth a follow for all things medical career related especially if you’re interested in your options…

Great to see Belfast Trust recognising the contribution of SAS Doctors to their service #SASsix @sascollective.com

I got my mate a rope tied to a bucket for their birthday.

It went down well.

#dadjokes

Compassionate leadership helps to create psychologically safe working environments…health and care staff is affected by 8 key factors that can be organised into 3 core needs from @kingsfundlibrary.bsky.social

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SAS doctors have existed almost as long as the NHS.

There are lots of reasons why someone might choose or find themselves outside of a rotational training programme.

We aren't all the same, and nor do our careers have to be.

#SASsix #Medsky #SASsky #SASbyChoice

This year, we have worked with many organisations to support the careers of SAS and locally-employed doctors.

@assocsas.bsky.social and @assocanaes.bsky.social do a great deal to support SAS anaesthetists, and are vocal supporters of the #SASsix.

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SAS Week 2024 Access all the resources and guidance we shared during #SASWeek24

You can still access all the resources for and about SAS doctors that we shared during #SASWeek24: www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sas...

Medical Protection endorses SAS Collective’s work to improve and protect careers Medical Protection has endorsed policy proposals by the SAS Collective to improve the careers and retention of SAS and locally employed doctors across the UK.

Since we launched the #SASsix in October 2023, we have been delighted to gain support from national organisations for this work.

@medicalprotection.bsky.social have supported the #SASsix, and we have helped them better understand their SAS membership.

www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

Enjoy!

The most precious of things... #Friendship... 50 years plus of it...special...

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Great to see #SASByChoice Specialist posts advertised externally or any way really! @sascollective.com #SASsix

Thanks to everyone who helped us get to our first 1000 followers on bluesky!

We are very grateful for the support and the engagement.

Our movement is based on raising awareness, building networks and the support of allies. You are all part of this.

Happy Saturday, folks.

#Medsky #SASsky #SASsix

Thank you! 🙏

Man who sneezes without tissues...

takes the matters in his own hands!

#dadjokes

Welcome to the Grammar club.

First rule, double negatives are a no-no!

#dadjokes

Sleeping comes so naturally to me.

I could do it with my eyes closed!

#dadjokes

My atheist mate doesn’t solve exponential equations.

He doesn’t believe in higher powers.

#dadjokes

Boomerang inventor’s birthday today.

Many happy returns.

#dadjokes

RCP is the first medical royal college to endorse #SASsix campaign

This year, we have worked with many organisations to support the careers of SAS and locally-employed doctors.

We were very pleased when @rcphysicians.bsky.social decided to be the first royal college to formally announce their endorsement for the #SASsix in May.

www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-med...

Advocacy for SAS doctors and the #SASsix Council Members Dr Ashwini Keshkamat and Dr Sunil Kumar write about the College's work to support SAS doctors and our endorsement of the SAS Collective's six principles for improving the careers and r...

This year, we have worked with many organisations to support the careers of SAS and locally-employed doctors.

We were very pleased when @rcoanews.bsky.social became the second royal college to formally announce their endorsement of the #SASsix, in May.

rcoa.ac.uk/blog/advocac...

The SAS six infographic, detailing the six asks. These are focussed around professional development, the right contract for the work done, and recognising SAS potential as leaders and educators.

What is the #SASsix, you ask?

Great question!

The #SASsix is a campaign, based on the premise that no doctor in the NHS should have a career defined by their badge.

Every doctor should have the opportunity to achieve their potential as senior independent doctors, leaders and educators.

#Medsky

Finally ✍️

Do what is right for *you*.

Periodically, review your options and what you want from your life & career.

Circumstances change.

Top tip?
Talk about how you are feeling and find out as much as you can about your options.

You are not alone.

#ReturningDoctor

1:Take time
2:Talk about it
3:Search resources
4:Consider alternative paths
5:Join online groups
6:Establish contact(s)
7:Request an exit interview
8:Gather a support network
9:Consider pay & pension
10: +/- Professional registrations

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10:Professional registrations 🏢

Consider maintaining GMC registration w/o licence to practise, and indemnity for Good Samaritan acts.

Check with your indemnity provider - if you have been kept 'on the books' it may help you to secure full indemnity cover in the future.

9:Consider pay & pension 💷

Keep all payslips/P60/P45 etc.

Request a pension statement.

Check whether you will need to return within a specified time for your pension continuity to be maintained.

Keep a record of your communications with the pension provider.