This isn’t about title.
It’s about respect, visibility, and influence.
Let’s stop measuring success by one narrow definition.
And start valuing SAS doctors for the impact they’re already making.
Balance | Purpose | Development
For Doctors by Doctors
#SAS #Leadership #DoctorsTraining
Too often, the SAS role is seen as a “stepping stone” or a “fallback.”
However, the reality is far more complex and nuanced.
👉 Many SAS doctors have chosen this path for its balance, flexibility, and longevity.
👉 They bring deep clinical experience, stability, and leadership to their departments.
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🛑 MYTH: “All SAS doctors want to become consultants.”
✅ TRUTH: Many SAS doctors are exactly where they want to be — and deserve to be recognised as senior, expert doctors
If you insist 😂
Can we get more comfortable having the sweaty palm conversations - can we have brave, kind conversations that connect?
Do have a listen…
@doctorstraining.bsky.social
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Just listened to this. Excellent. Thank you Doctors Training... credit to both the interviewers and the guest (Dr Baverstock). I found the advice regarding looking at "sweaty palm"conversation s as opportunities for strengthening connections and the reframing from "you did" to "I felt" valuable.
Thank you for this lovely feedback. We are glad to be part of this conversation.
We can all be part of changing culture one word at a time.
Once again @annabav.bsky.social you are at the forefront of such an important conversation.
How should I deal with a rude colleague?
Confronting poor behaviour from someone you work with can seem difficult but there are ways to respond, @abirimmer.bsky.social hears
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As doctors,many of us dread having difficult conversations with colleagues.
Join us in our brand NEW PODCAST with @annabav.bsky.social who explores the art of challenging conversations & how we can turn these experiences into opportunities for growth and connection.
Lovely to catch up with @doctorstraining.bsky.social for their first podcast!
We talk about brave conversations - can we have them in a way that builds connection?
Can we change the intention behind the conversation? What is our aim in having them?
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Staff wellbeing community care and mental health targets axed from 2025
Louder for those at the back - if we don’t prioritise looking after all colleagues who work in the NHS then we won’t be able to recover the NHS no matter how shiny the new mandate.
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Advancing diversity isn’t about sidelining merit but addressing inequities that often prevent true merit from being recognised. Diversity programmes address systemic bias and discrimination
#equity #diversity #inclusion #belonging #EDI #DEI #mythofmeritocracy #bias #discrimination #systemicracism
There's so much desperate need for hope in the NHS.
I just don't believe this is going to come from politicians or execs.
Hope's going to emerge out of our relationships & networks; from meaningful dialogue & sharing our experiences & being heard; from doing a decent job for patients where we can.
NEW PODCAST!
The first episode of our new Why Medics Matter podcast comes out on Monday.
Amie & Simon interview the fabulous @annabav.bsky.social about turning challenging conversations into opportunities for growth & connection.
Keep an eye out for more!
This is now on the ever-growing 'To Read' pile!
"Team rituals" are regular activities/practices, eg huddles, team lunches, check-ins, celebrations. New research shows teams with more rituals have more engagement, psychological safety, knowledge & job satisfaction, leading to higher productivity/performance: lnkd.in/eXNNvP-G Art: lnkd.in/e_XmBeg9
Supporting SAS doctors in their personal and professional growth is a hugely rewarding part of what we do.
We're glad to be part of this movement.
@doctorsindistress.bsky.social runs a monthly support group for health professionals who have experienced sexual harrassment at work.
A place to share, process & know you're not alone.
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I'm so sorry this happened to you. There are too many stories like yours, where hierarchy makes it even harder to speak out.
We are glad to be part of the change that is so very need.
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Today, we're running our sexual and psychological safety workshop.
Employers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harrassment.
Education forms a large part of culture change.
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Taking a systems approach to leading with kindness. Outstanding new paper - Dec 2024. Sets out 10 evidence-based systems based on 4 domains (agency/collective effervescence/camaraderie/optimism): drive.google.com/file/d/15qAu.... Thanks Steve Swensen for this link so article isn't behind a paywall
This is such a brilliant summary and has inspired me to write up some of what have done locally to try and enable team and colleague wellbeing through leadership & system changes.
Would truly recommend @jessmorgan.bsky.social @dmannari.bsky.social @petrajana.bsky.social @mindfullmedic.bsky.social
The power of connection.
Virtual communication has many benefits, but nothing beats catching up face to face.
We hope you had a great (and educational) time.
(1/6) A THREAD:
🌟🌟🌟Kindness in Healthcare: A Poor Cousin No More? 🌟🌟🌟
Excited to share our latest publication in BMJ Leader: bmjleader.bmj.com/content/8/4/...
This article (now open access as Editor's Choice!) delves into the underappreciated role of kindness in healthcare.
‘Doctors can be poets too’
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Everyone is very welcome (you don’t have to be a medic!)
Please share too.
We are firm advocates of supporting doctors to find balance and purpose, and embracing creativity is a great way to do that.
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It's easy to get caught up in the stress of everyday life.
The Christmas break has helped me reconnect with balance.
I focused on time with family and friends, engaging in hobbies and reminding myself that making time for these things is key to our mental fitness & the ability to do our jobs well.
No healthcare staff should have to experience violent, aggressive or abusive behaviour, be it from patients or colleagues.
