Terms of Reference for the Royal College Of Anaesthetists – SAS Committee

Published: 29/07/2019

1. Purpose

1.1 To advise Council, and/or its Committees on all matters relating to doctors working in SAS (Staff and Associate Specialist) posts and other related roles.

1.1a. This definition encompasses any practicing anaesthetist no longer in training and who is not a consultant.

1.2 To encourage and facilitate the professional development and academic knowledge of SAS doctors,

1.3 To encourage and facilitate the career development of SAS doctors, in areas such as involvement with the delivery of training, Examinerships and involvement with local and national management roles.

1.4 To act as the College’s focal point for SAS Doctors on issues and concerns within the College’s sphere of influence.

1.5 To liaise with the relevant commissioners of training in all matters relating to the training and education of SAS doctors.

1.6 To liaise with the other medical Royal Colleges, the AAGBI and other professional bodies on issues of mutual interest.

1.7 To liaise with other College committees, including the Training Committee, Professional Standards and Examinations Committee, on issues relevant to SAS Doctors.

1.8 To provide information relevant to SAS Doctors, through the RCoA Website, contributions to the AAGBI SAS Handbook and other appropriate channels.