SAS Committee

The SAS Committee

The SAS committee was set up to look after the interests of all SAS anaesthetists. It has close links with the SAS Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists (AoA), and works with the College and Council to promote all matters relating to doctors working in SAS posts and other related roles.

The aims of the SAS Committee are:

• To advise Council, and/or its Committees on all matters relating to doctors working in SAS (Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty) posts and other related roles. This definition encompasses any practicing anaesthetist no longer in training and who is not a consultant
• To encourage and facilitate the professional development and academic knowledge of SAS doctors
• 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
• To act as the College’s focal point for SAS Doctors on issues and concerns within the College’s sphere of influence
• To liaise with the relevant commissioners of training in all matters relating to the training and education of SAS doctors
• To liaise with the other medical Royal Colleges, the AoA and other professional bodies on issues of mutual interest
• To liaise with other College committees, including the Training Committee, Professional Standards and Examinations Committee, on issues relevant to SAS Doctors
• To provide information relevant to SAS Doctors, through the RCoA Website, contributions to the AoA SAS Handbook and other appropriate channels

The Committee cannot advise on issues relating to employment or Terms & Conditions of service, which are best directed to the AoA.

Applications invited to join the SAS Committee! 

Applications are now open for a Specialist, Associate Specialist, and Specialty (SAS) anaesthetist to join the Royal College of Anaesthetists' SAS Committee. 

This is a voluntary position and an exciting opportunity for a motivated SAS doctor to help shape the future of the profession. The SAS Committee exists to support the professional and career development of SAS doctors, advise College Council and Boards on matters relating to SAS roles, and share relevant information across the anaesthetic community. 

The term SAS doctor in this context includes any practising anaesthetist who is not in a formal training post and not a consultant. 

What’s involved? 

• Attendance at two committee meetings per year (one of which will be held remotely) 
• Active involvement in at least one project aligned with your professional interests 
• Optional participation in other College committees or working groups, depending on your availability and enthusiasm 

We welcome applications from individuals with fresh ideas who are passionate about improving the SAS experience and contributing to the wider work of the College. 

If you're interested, please send your CV (no more than one page) and a 300-word supporting statement to SAS@rcoa.ac.uk by close of business on 1 September 2025.