The Association of Anaesthetists
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Every anaesthetist aims to keep their patients safe. We aim to safeguard every anaesthetist. Follow our journal @anaesjournal.bsky.social. Monitored 9:00-17:00, Mon-Fri
We’re looking for a new lay trustee to join our Board and Council. Lay trustees play a vital role in strengthening the effectiveness, governance, and strategic direction of the Association. Find out more: buff.ly/HouuCiS
Look forward to some of these sessions at Annual Congress 2026 👇️ (And hurry, if you book before 20 July you save up to 40% on your ticket!) 🔗 buff.ly/RqQe8uN
There is more than one way to build a successful medical career 💉 Explore the role of SAS and locally employed (LE) doctors, career development opportunities and contracts in this online CPD resource from Dr Rob Fleming, free for members: buff.ly/kKNATsJ
⏰ Just a reminder – the early booking discount for Annual Congress ends soon on Monday 20 July 👉️ buff.ly/RqQe8uN #AC26 #Anaesthesia #CPD #MedicalEducation #Healthcare
🎧️ New podcast episode out now! Joe Pick is joined by Andrew McLeod, lead author of the just published 2026 guidelines on consent in anaesthesia. Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/olcQIpC Listen on Apple podcasts: buff.ly/1aAyfPu
These new guidelines on consent for anaesthesia respond to the changing ethical, legal and clinical landscape in which anaesthetists practice. They include a new section on peri-operative medicine & updated advice 👉️ buff.ly/s8aLzAx
Do you know someone who has made a significant difference in the specialty of anaesthesia, critical care or pain management? 🏅 We're accepting nominations for the Sir Ivan Magill Memorial Medal for Excellence, the Association's highest honour. Submit your nomination: buff.ly/dwgVNrx #Ansky
Looking to strengthen your academic portfolio? ✋️ Presenting at WSM 2027 is a great opportunity to showcase your work, share your achievements with colleagues, and gain publication in the online supplement of Anaesthesia. Submit your abstract ➡️ buff.ly/Ppplvbl #AnSky
Do you have new residents starting this August in your hospital? Help induct them by ordering free welcome packs from the Association of Anaesthetists. Order yours by emailing members@anaesthetists.org
⭐️ Introducing the new Association Early Career Researcher Professorship! Created to recognise and support exceptional early-career researchers in anaesthesia, this prestigious new professorship celebrates the next generation of academic leaders. Submit your nomination ➡️ buff.ly/QG6rW3F
As we look ahead to the NHS’s anniversary on 5 July, it’s a fitting time to celebrate those who keep healthcare running. 🏆️ The Evelyn Baker Recognition of Service Award honours the “unsung heroes” of anaesthetic departments. 💡Does someone come to mind? Nominate them today: buff.ly/KY6xKFg #AnSky
✨ The July edition of our member magazine is out now! In this edition, you'll read about a final-year elective at a busy county referral centre in Kenya, exploring the challenges of working with limited equipment. 🔖 buff.ly/pGsLZbP
We're hiring: Public Affairs and Policy Officer 🧑⚖️ In this role, you’ll monitor Parliament, develop policy briefings, engage with stakeholders, and ensure anaesthetists’ perspectives are heard where it matters most. 📍 London (hybrid) 📅 Apply by 31 July buff.ly/tbLlNEK #Policyjobs
🚨 New data collected by the Association of Anaesthetists has revealed that sexual misconduct is on the rise across the NHS. The data obtained via Freedom of Information requests shows that recorded cases of sexual misconduct have quadrupled in recent years.
This week’s temperatures have set record highs, placing significant pressures on heathcare. This raises the question: is anaesthesia prepared for increasingly severe heatwaves? Book Annual Congress to find out: buff.ly/CgdmIsK
The new data obtained through Freedom of Information research further reveals the increasing role Locally-Employed doctors play across the NHS, raising concerns that many of these doctors are being excluded from career developement and training opportunities.
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace? ✨️ Nominate them for the Kathleen Ferguson Award for Inclusivity ➡️ buff.ly/tO0ZDLb #AnSky
Nominations are open! Our Awards for Excellence celebrate the achievements of the specialty and acknowledge the contributions of individuals and teams who go above and beyond. Winners will be presented with this year’s awards at Winter Scientific Meeting, January 2027. buff.ly/7czylFE #AnSky
🎉 Day 1 of Resident Doctors Conference! What a fantastic start to the conference. We heard from an outstanding lineup of speakers covering everything from obstetric dilemmas to cosmetic procedures and emerging trends in patient care. #AnSky
🎉👀 Did you hear the good news at RDC? Following our highly popular Success in stage 1 training in anaesthesia handbook: all you need to know, we're delighted to launch two new handbooks on stage 2 and 3! 🔓️ Available exclusively to members buff.ly/JnnYpoZ #AnSky