Supporting SAS Doctors: Our SASsix Pledge
The Trust recognises the essential contributions of our Specialty, Associate Specialist, and Specialist (SAS) doctors in delivering outstanding care to our patients and communities. As part of our commitment to valuing and supporting SAS doctors, we are proud to share our pledge aligned with the SASsix principles.
Our pledge outlines key areas of development, including equitable access to professional and leadership opportunities, educational support, and career progression pathways. We are already making strides in these areas and will continue to build on this work with transparency and collaboration. You can read the full pledge below...
Our SASsix Pledge:
At Nottinghamshire Healthcare, we recognise the vital role that Specialty, Associate Specialist and Specialist (SAS) doctors play in delivering exceptional care to our patients and communities. We are committed to ensuring that SAS doctors are valued, supported, and provided with opportunities to thrive in their careers.
In alignment with the SASsix principles, we pledge to:
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Work towards ensuring that every early-career SAS doctor has access to an educational supervisor to support their development.
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Promote equity in access to professional development opportunities, tailored to the stage of career of each SAS doctor.
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Create pathways for specialty doctors who meet the required capabilities to achieve specialist status.
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Enable senior SAS doctors to take on educator roles at all levels, equitably alongside consultants, including opportunities as educational supervisors, clinical supervisors, and directors of medical education.
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Open leadership and management roles to all substantive medical staff, ensuring that both consultants and suitably experienced SAS doctors are considered.
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Ensure that all SAS doctors have equitable access to leadership development opportunities, while encouraging and supporting them to showcase their leadership skills across our clinical teams.
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Support locally employed doctors (LEDs) who have been with the Trust for over two years to transition to the appropriate SAS contract, where eligible.
This pledge reflects our ongoing efforts and dedication to creating an environment where SAS doctors are recognised and empowered to reach their full potential. We understand that achieving these ideals requires time, resources, and collaboration. While we are already making progress on several of these areas, we will continue to build on this work with transparency and determination.
Sue Elcock,
Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Medical Director.
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