We invited SAS surgeons who have become a valued member of their clinical team, their organisation’s management structure, or who have significant non-clinical roles alongside their clinical practice, to share their stories with us. We selected seven SAS stories from across the UK. As well as capturing the experiences of the seven SAS surgeons, we also explored the views of those who had helped them in their career development – consultant colleagues, heads of surgery, and clinical directors. We also asked medical directors how they valued and supported SAS doctors within their organisation.
Here we showcase these stories, share their advice for SAS colleagues, and signpost relevant sources of information. Our aim is to inspire more surgeons to choose SAS roles and, once in role, to empower them to carve out exciting and rewarding careers in surgery.
Case studies
Emily Newton-Dunn
Carving out a surgical niche that works for everyone
“If you want to stay somewhere, explore whether you can find a niche to step into. It’s no different to a consultant developing a sub-specialism. Look at the needs of the department you want to stay in and sell yourself to fill that gap.”
