Last updated28 March 2025 Article The specialist grade role Details and information about the specialist grade which formed part of the contract reform 2021 for SAS doctors.
Last updated22 October 2026 Page Specialty and specialist doctors (SAS) Information and guidance on the recruitment and employment of SAS doctors and dentists
Last updated15 October 2024 Blog My path to becoming a specialist doctor Dr Mahesha Dabare, specialist in anaesthetics at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital describes her experience of being a specialist and the benefits.
Last updated11 October 2022 Case study Recruiting specialist grade doctors The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEHKL) used the SAS contract reform as an opportunity to promote its experienced staff.
Last updated6 October 2026 Article SAS Week 26: specialist grade Access resources from SAS Week day two - specialist grade. Build transparent pathways and support SAS doctors preparing for specialist application.
Last updated12 August 2022 Blog Implementing SAS advocate and specialist roles Read our blog to see how one trust has developed the SAS advocate role and implemented the specialist grade.
Last updated13 October 2022 Infographic SAS specialist grade job role and responsibilities View our infographic explaining the SAS specialist grade role, responsibilities, required experience and benefits for employers.
Last updated15 October 2024 Guidance Guidance: the establishment and introduction of the specialist role in England Guidance for NHS organisations in England on establishing and embedding the specialist grade role to support workforce planning and development.
Last updated5 June 2026 Article SAS Week 2026 comms resources Access comms resources and assets to help organisations to organise and promote SAS Week 2026 activity.
Last updated8 November 2021 Article SAS doctor development Information on how best to support the development of specialty, associate specialist and specialist (SAS) doctors and dentists.