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Resources for SAS psychiatrists
This page contains a variety of resources which SAS psychiatrists may find useful. Some of these resources have been produced by RCPsych and some are from external sources.
- CPD eLearning
- Revalidation
- SAS UK Job Planning Guidance
- SAS terms and conditions of service
- BMA guidance on autonomy for SAS doctors
- The NHS Constitution
- GMC guidance on Portfolio Pathway
- College guidance on Portfolio Pathway
- SAS doctor development: summary of resources and further work February 2017 (PDF)
- Psychiatrists' Support Service
- Guidance on CESR Fellowship Schemes 2020 (PDF)
Startwell+ Staywell
StartWell+StayWell is a framework for Specialty and Specialist (SAS) psychiatrists, to help them prepare for and address the challenges of starting their first SAS post or locum SAS assignment.
View the Startwell and Staywell document before finding resources corresponding to each chapter below.
SAS assignment.
It is widely recognised that this transition can be stressful, and there are issues unique to this heterogeneous group of doctors. SAS doctors also face challenges as they progress in their careers, so we also aim to provide guidance on development while maintaining wellbeing.