This report sets out how the NHS is in dire need of more anaesthetists. Anaesthetists play a critical role across many NHS services, and most operations require an anaesthetist to be present in order to take place.
The College launched its publication, “Northern Ireland’s waiting list crisis: the critical role of anaesthetists,” which calls on all parties standing for election to the Northern Ireland Assembly to commit to comprehensive workforce planning and transformation of the surgical pathway.
Following the 2017 August job changeover, the RCoA and the Association of Anaesthetists, were made aware of multiple issues surrounding pay for anaesthetists in training. In response, the College and the Association surveyed its trainee members