Emma Wain
@ecewain.bsky.social
Associate Specialist (SAS) Anaesthetist | Hon Treasurer @Assoc_Anaes | @Anaes_SAS chair | Opinions all mine
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Leadership doesn’t have to wait for a training number or a consultant title. For SAS doctors, opportunities to lead can start wherever you are in your career.
We’ve spoken to four SAS doctors from across the UK about their experiences and gathered their top tips for #SASWeek26 👇️
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We’ve spoken to four SAS doctors from across the UK about their experiences and gathered their top tips for #SASWeek26 👇️
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October 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Leadership doesn’t have to wait for a training number or a consultant title. For SAS doctors, opportunities to lead can start wherever you are in your career.
We’ve spoken to four SAS doctors from across the UK about their experiences and gathered their top tips for #SASWeek26 👇️
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We’ve spoken to four SAS doctors from across the UK about their experiences and gathered their top tips for #SASWeek26 👇️
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Are SAS doctors getting the opportunities they deserve?
SAS doctors are a vital part of the NHS workforce, bringing years of clinical experience and expertise 🧵 ⬇️
#SASWeek26
SAS doctors are a vital part of the NHS workforce, bringing years of clinical experience and expertise 🧵 ⬇️
#SASWeek26
October 6, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Are SAS doctors getting the opportunities they deserve?
SAS doctors are a vital part of the NHS workforce, bringing years of clinical experience and expertise 🧵 ⬇️
#SASWeek26
SAS doctors are a vital part of the NHS workforce, bringing years of clinical experience and expertise 🧵 ⬇️
#SASWeek26
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🌟 SAS Week starts here! 🌟
We’re kicking off SAS Week by shining a spotlight on SAS as a career choice.
➡️ Whether you’re already considering the SAS pathway or simply curious about what a SAS career could look like, join us in celebrating all things SAS this week!
#SASWeek26 #AnSky #MedSky
We’re kicking off SAS Week by shining a spotlight on SAS as a career choice.
➡️ Whether you’re already considering the SAS pathway or simply curious about what a SAS career could look like, join us in celebrating all things SAS this week!
#SASWeek26 #AnSky #MedSky
October 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
🌟 SAS Week starts here! 🌟
We’re kicking off SAS Week by shining a spotlight on SAS as a career choice.
➡️ Whether you’re already considering the SAS pathway or simply curious about what a SAS career could look like, join us in celebrating all things SAS this week!
#SASWeek26 #AnSky #MedSky
We’re kicking off SAS Week by shining a spotlight on SAS as a career choice.
➡️ Whether you’re already considering the SAS pathway or simply curious about what a SAS career could look like, join us in celebrating all things SAS this week!
#SASWeek26 #AnSky #MedSky
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We welcome NHS England's updated guidance on accessing patient records. While we strongly support the preventing of accessing patient records for illegitimate reasons.. (🧵1/3)
August 19, 2026 at 10:32 AM
We welcome NHS England's updated guidance on accessing patient records. While we strongly support the preventing of accessing patient records for illegitimate reasons.. (🧵1/3)
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Great to see this data that supports what many are seeing locally.
SAS doctors should not be held back when their contract clearly structures progression.
Trusts are missing a trick with workforce resourcing by not promoting autonomous doctors to Specialist roles
#SASbyChoice #NHS #medicine
SAS doctors should not be held back when their contract clearly structures progression.
Trusts are missing a trick with workforce resourcing by not promoting autonomous doctors to Specialist roles
#SASbyChoice #NHS #medicine
June 30, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Great to see this data that supports what many are seeing locally.
SAS doctors should not be held back when their contract clearly structures progression.
Trusts are missing a trick with workforce resourcing by not promoting autonomous doctors to Specialist roles
#SASbyChoice #NHS #medicine
SAS doctors should not be held back when their contract clearly structures progression.
Trusts are missing a trick with workforce resourcing by not promoting autonomous doctors to Specialist roles
#SASbyChoice #NHS #medicine
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Looking to strengthen your academic portfolio? ✋️
Presenting at WSM 2027 is a great opportunity to showcase your work, share your achievements with colleagues, and gain publication in the online supplement of Anaesthesia.
Submit your abstract ➡️ buff.ly/Ppplvbl
#AnSky
Presenting at WSM 2027 is a great opportunity to showcase your work, share your achievements with colleagues, and gain publication in the online supplement of Anaesthesia.
Submit your abstract ➡️ buff.ly/Ppplvbl
#AnSky
July 8, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Looking to strengthen your academic portfolio? ✋️
Presenting at WSM 2027 is a great opportunity to showcase your work, share your achievements with colleagues, and gain publication in the online supplement of Anaesthesia.
Submit your abstract ➡️ buff.ly/Ppplvbl
#AnSky
Presenting at WSM 2027 is a great opportunity to showcase your work, share your achievements with colleagues, and gain publication in the online supplement of Anaesthesia.
Submit your abstract ➡️ buff.ly/Ppplvbl
#AnSky
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Our Chair, @ecewain.bsky.social, says more needs to be done to ensure SAS doctors' career progression:
"It is disappointing that the NHS in England has not followed other nations in introducing a regrading process for specialty doctors to apply to become specialists."
"It is disappointing that the NHS in England has not followed other nations in introducing a regrading process for specialty doctors to apply to become specialists."
June 30, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Our Chair, @ecewain.bsky.social, says more needs to be done to ensure SAS doctors' career progression:
"It is disappointing that the NHS in England has not followed other nations in introducing a regrading process for specialty doctors to apply to become specialists."
"It is disappointing that the NHS in England has not followed other nations in introducing a regrading process for specialty doctors to apply to become specialists."
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🚨 New data collected by the Association of Anaesthetists has revealed that sexual misconduct is on the rise across the NHS.
The data obtained via Freedom of Information requests shows that recorded cases of sexual misconduct have quadrupled in recent years.
The data obtained via Freedom of Information requests shows that recorded cases of sexual misconduct have quadrupled in recent years.
June 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
🚨 New data collected by the Association of Anaesthetists has revealed that sexual misconduct is on the rise across the NHS.
The data obtained via Freedom of Information requests shows that recorded cases of sexual misconduct have quadrupled in recent years.
The data obtained via Freedom of Information requests shows that recorded cases of sexual misconduct have quadrupled in recent years.
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The data raises questions about the effectiveness of NHS policies designed to tackle sexual misconduct.
Read more here 👇
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Read more here 👇
anaesthetists.org/News-and-adv...
New data shows recorded cases of sexual misconduct in the NHS quadrupled in recent years
The Association of Anaesthetists has shown that recorded cases of sexual misconduct have increased across the NHS. The information obtained through Freedom of Information requests reveals the number o...
anaesthetists.org
June 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The data raises questions about the effectiveness of NHS policies designed to tackle sexual misconduct.
Read more here 👇
anaesthetists.org/News-and-adv...
Read more here 👇
anaesthetists.org/News-and-adv...
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New data from the Association of Anaesthetists reveals the NHS is failing senior clinicians | Association of Anaesthetists
New data collected by the Association has revealed that many doctors working across the NHS are not receiving the same career and training opportunities as other clinicians, despite playing a critical...
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June 26, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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The new data obtained through Freedom of Information research further reveals the increasing role Locally-Employed doctors play across the NHS, raising concerns that many of these doctors are being excluded from career developement and training opportunities.
June 26, 2026 at 10:14 AM
The new data obtained through Freedom of Information research further reveals the increasing role Locally-Employed doctors play across the NHS, raising concerns that many of these doctors are being excluded from career developement and training opportunities.
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🚨 New data collected by the Association of Anaesthetists has revealed significant variation across NHS trusts in the use of SAS contracts. The data reveals doctors aren't receiving the same opportunities as other clinicians, despite playing a critical role in service delivery.
#AnSky #MedSky
#AnSky #MedSky
June 26, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Our new report reveals challenges faced by SAS and LEDs in UK anaesthesia, highlighting job insecurity and limited training. Read more 👉https://ow.ly/nawj50YOX6M
April 24, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Our new report reveals challenges faced by SAS and LEDs in UK anaesthesia, highlighting job insecurity and limited training. Read more 👉https://ow.ly/nawj50YOX6M
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We also highlighted issues with data sharing and more in our response to the committee's inquiry. Read it here 👇
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April 24, 2026 at 9:49 AM
We also highlighted issues with data sharing and more in our response to the committee's inquiry. Read it here 👇
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
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Adopting the recommendations in NHS England's Medical Training Review could save medical training in the UK.
Read our full statement ✍️ buff.ly/UbEIeOo
Read our full statement ✍️ buff.ly/UbEIeOo
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Adopting the recommendations in NHS England's Medical Training Review could save medical training in the UK.
Read our full statement ✍️ buff.ly/UbEIeOo
Read our full statement ✍️ buff.ly/UbEIeOo
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Great tips for leadership development here! #SASWeek25
Today for #SASWeek25 we're focusing on SAS development.
Ready to take the next step?
📽️ Watch Prof Jamie Read share three pactical tips on how SAS doctors can access and thrive in leadership roles.
Ready to take the next step?
📽️ Watch Prof Jamie Read share three pactical tips on how SAS doctors can access and thrive in leadership roles.
3 top tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor
For SAS Week 2025, Prof Jamie Read shares three practical tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Great tips for leadership development here! #SASWeek25
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Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳
"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"
📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"
📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
October 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳
"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"
📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"
📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
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I love my portfolio career - don't let anyone ever tell you that the only way to be happy in medicine is to jump on the treadmill to consultant jobs!
Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳
"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"
📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"
📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
October 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I love my portfolio career - don't let anyone ever tell you that the only way to be happy in medicine is to jump on the treadmill to consultant jobs!
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✔️ Updated the SAS Handbook to ensure relevancy
✔️ Met with @bma.org.uk, @hcsa-com.bsky.social , NHS England, ICBs and hospital trusts to promote the SAS workforce
✔️ Updated the SAS Handbook to ensure relevancy
✔️ Met with @bma.org.uk, @hcsa-com.bsky.social , NHS England, ICBs and hospital trusts to promote the SAS workforce
October 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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✔️ Updated the SAS Handbook to ensure relevancy
✔️ Met with @bma.org.uk, @hcsa-com.bsky.social , NHS England, ICBs and hospital trusts to promote the SAS workforce
✔️ Updated the SAS Handbook to ensure relevancy
✔️ Met with @bma.org.uk, @hcsa-com.bsky.social , NHS England, ICBs and hospital trusts to promote the SAS workforce
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#SASWeek25
SAS doctors now make up over 20% of the anaesthetic workforce and, along with LEDs, are the fastest growing group in the NHS. buff.ly/yRKXv68
Check out our updated SAS Handbook for practical guidance and answers to common questions ➡️ buff.ly/fIg8mQr
SAS doctors now make up over 20% of the anaesthetic workforce and, along with LEDs, are the fastest growing group in the NHS. buff.ly/yRKXv68
Check out our updated SAS Handbook for practical guidance and answers to common questions ➡️ buff.ly/fIg8mQr
The SAS Handbook 2025
Dr Emma Wain's explanation of the SAS Handbook 2025. SAS doctors make up at least 20% of the anaesthetic workforce, and combined with locally-employed doctors…
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October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#SASWeek25
SAS doctors now make up over 20% of the anaesthetic workforce and, along with LEDs, are the fastest growing group in the NHS. buff.ly/yRKXv68
Check out our updated SAS Handbook for practical guidance and answers to common questions ➡️ buff.ly/fIg8mQr
SAS doctors now make up over 20% of the anaesthetic workforce and, along with LEDs, are the fastest growing group in the NHS. buff.ly/yRKXv68
Check out our updated SAS Handbook for practical guidance and answers to common questions ➡️ buff.ly/fIg8mQr
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Last chance to respond to our landmark consultation to better understand the real-world experiences of those working across anaesthesia
Survey closing this Monday 👉 buff.ly/UjIS08X
Survey closing this Monday 👉 buff.ly/UjIS08X
October 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Last chance to respond to our landmark consultation to better understand the real-world experiences of those working across anaesthesia
Survey closing this Monday 👉 buff.ly/UjIS08X
Survey closing this Monday 👉 buff.ly/UjIS08X
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Calling all Wellbeing Leads! 📣
We're hosting a free seminar just for you on 7 November ➡️ buff.ly/siKRkiD
Don't miss the opportunity to network with other wellbeing leads and explore strategies for colleague support.
Join us at 21 Portland Place, London
Along with @rcoanews.bsky.social
We're hosting a free seminar just for you on 7 November ➡️ buff.ly/siKRkiD
Don't miss the opportunity to network with other wellbeing leads and explore strategies for colleague support.
Join us at 21 Portland Place, London
Along with @rcoanews.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Calling all Wellbeing Leads! 📣
We're hosting a free seminar just for you on 7 November ➡️ buff.ly/siKRkiD
Don't miss the opportunity to network with other wellbeing leads and explore strategies for colleague support.
Join us at 21 Portland Place, London
Along with @rcoanews.bsky.social
We're hosting a free seminar just for you on 7 November ➡️ buff.ly/siKRkiD
Don't miss the opportunity to network with other wellbeing leads and explore strategies for colleague support.
Join us at 21 Portland Place, London
Along with @rcoanews.bsky.social