Dr Brady takes up new SAS role for the Southern Trust
Dr Claire Brady, Speciality Doctor in Cardiology has taken up post as the new SAS Lead for the Southern Trust.
SAS doctors are a diverse group of doctors working across specialties, including Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, Staff Grades and Hospital Practitioners.
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This is a new role developed by the British Medical Association and Department of Health to help improve the recognition and development of SAS doctors and dentists across Northern Ireland.
For the first time, there will be a dedicated career development platform for the SAS workforce who will be supported by their Trust SAS Lead and a dedicated NIMDTA (Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Association) SAS Associate Dean.
Claire has worked with the Trust for three years and is passionate about the vital role that SAS doctors and dentists play in delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
Dr Brady will support the Trust’s Medical Leadership team in representing the SAS staff body, quality-assuring medical appraisal and co-ordinating development needs across specialties.
She will also work with other Trust SAS Leads and represent the Southern Trust regionally to promote and improve career development and training.
Welcoming Dr Brady to her new role, Medical Director for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Dr Maria O’Kane said, “We have a very committed SAS workforce, dedicated to providing high-quality care across our services.
“The introduction of the regional career pathway and the new SAS Leads is a real endorsement of the important role of our SAS doctors and dentists and we are delighted to implement this in the Southern area.
“We look forward to working with Claire to raise the profile of the SAS workforce and improve their opportunities for professional development which will ultimately enhance the quality of service that we provide to our patients.”
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