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Nominate a colleague for a prestigious College award

Dr Sarah Thornton, Chair, RCoA Nominations Committee explains why it’s important to recognise the hidden achievements of our colleagues.

Our Awards allow us to recognise the outstanding, often hidden achievements in the fields of anaesthesia or relevant science, critical care medicine or pain medicine.

Final FRCA SOE

On successful completion of the Structured Oral Examination (SOE), candidates are awarded the fellowship by examination of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and may use the letters FRCA after their name.

What do anaesthetists do?

Anaesthetists are specialist doctors responsible for providing anaesthesia and pain management to patients before, during and after operations and surgical procedures.

New ACCS website helps users find resources more easily

Today the Royal College of Anaesthetists is pleased to announce the launch of a new ACCS website. The website has been created to support understanding, implementing, and working with the recently redeveloped ACCS training programme.

Expanding the support offered to SAS anaesthetists

This article tells us why increasing support for SAS anaesthetists will cultivate a more resilient and skilled workforce, fostering enhanced patient care and organisational success.

SAS doctors play a pivotal role within the anaesthetic workforce, and it is imperative for organisations to establish robust support structures to nurture their professional development. Unlocking the full potential of each SAS doctor not only benefits them personally, but also augments the services they provide and ultimately enhances patient care.

SAS doctors are crucial in anaesthesia, necessitating robust support structures for their growth. Unleashing their potential both benefits them personally and enhances patient care. Vital support includes that of an SAS tutor, a trust local negotiating committee representative, and an SAS advocate. The Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services (GPAS) define exemplary departments and highlight non-clinical attributes vital for success. Notably, roles like ‘SAS clinical lead’ and ‘SAS mentor’ empower SAS doctors for self-determined career paths.