SAS Doctors

SAS Doctors Knowledge Hub

Library resources

The Library has a wide range of textbooks covering all clinical specialties, plus a collection of exam revision books. We also have books on non-clinical subjects such as leadership, doing research, IT and much more. All East Cheshire NHS Trust staff are able to join the library and borrow books. If you are unsure where to start please speak to a member of library staff and we will be happy to help you.

Library catalogue

Oxford Specialist Handbook picture - click to access the ebooks

UpToDate

UpToDate is an evidence-based decision support tool which is available to all Trust staff. It includes over 11,000 clinical topics, drug information, practice-changing updates and much more. Create your free personal login and collect CME/CPD points each time you use it. Access from work by clicking the UpToDate link in the Start Menu, or from anywhere with a personal login.

Access UpToDate

Athens

A lot of resources are only available to subscribers. Athens is the key to unlocking access. Athens accounts are free to set up and use, click the button below to set yours up today!
Login to Athens - you can update your details and link directly to resources.

Organisations

BMA :: Staff, Associate Specialists and Specialty doctors Committee (SASC)
Health Education England Specialty Training
HEE North West: SAS Doctors - includes a course calendar, useful links and resources
Royal College of Surgeons - library services for exam candidates

Evidence-based resources

Web resources

Videos

RSM videos - search by specialty

Healthy English

This resource has been developed by East Cheshire NHS Trust to address the language and communication needs of international health and care staff and their colleagues working in the UK.

There is a range of activities and explanations to help you develop appropriate language and communication skills for the health and care context.

Access Healthy English

Keep up-to-date

KnowledgeShare is our targeted current awareness service. Alerts are emailed out every fortnight. Your KnowledgeShare profile can be created to be as broad or specific as you need, and can be updated if your interests change. It can include non-clinical topics such as leadership, management, coaching, and research, as well as clinical conditions.

CPD eLearning

UpToDate - earn CPD credits. Login with NHS Athens or create your own UpToDate login via ZENworks.
BMJ Learning - create a BMJ portfolio to record and track your CPD. Access with your NHS Athens account and create your personal BMJ Learning account.
eLearning for Healthcare - elearning modules, access online or via ESR.

Social media

BMA @TheBMA
Doctors.Net @doctors_net_uk
East Cheshire NHS Trust @EastCheshireNHS
East Cheshire staff @ECTStaff
Library @TheStaffLibrary

Apps

BMJ Best Practice app
BNF/BNFC app
BrowZine app (access the library journals)
Cochrane iPad app
ESR app
My CPD app (GMC)
My Good Medical Practice app (GMC)
NHS safeguarding app
UpToDate app

Guides

PGME Team at East Cheshire

Steve Booth
Clinical and Medical Education Manager
01625 663065
steve.booth1@nhs.net

Stephen Barker
Revalidation Support Manager
01625 661438
stephenbarker@nhs.net