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Sarah Thornton

@drmumsjt

Mum to 3, Anaesthesia, Critical Care Consultant, RCOA Council member March 22 Co chair RCOA Training committee, inclusivity and positivity are my thing.🏳️‍🌈

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Royal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our new guidance on autonomy and progression for SAS anaesthetists includes: 🔹Examples of evidence required 🔹Steps to gaining recognition of autonomous practice 🔹Generic person spec to map evidence against the specialist grade appointment framework ow.ly/apST50W00al

Our new guidance on autonomy and progression for SAS anaesthetists includes: 

🔹Examples of evidence required 
🔹Steps to gaining recognition of autonomous practice
🔹Generic person spec to map evidence against the specialist grade appointment framework

ow.ly/apST50W00al
Royal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The PatientsVoices@RCoA Award recognises innovative projects and initiatives which have made a tangible improvement to patients’ experience of anaesthesia and perioperative care. Find out more, including all the winners of the 2025 award: ow.ly/LF8l50W00zn

The PatientsVoices@RCoA Award recognises innovative projects and initiatives which have made a tangible improvement to patients’ experience of anaesthesia and perioperative care.   

Find out more, including all the winners of the 2025 award: ow.ly/LF8l50W00zn
Royal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Many congratulations to Emma Sewart winner of the poster competition at #Anaesthesia2025. 'Perioperative Treatment of Tobacco Dependence: The Development of a New Guidance Document with the Centre for Perioperative Care.' Centre for Perioperative Care

Many congratulations to <a href="/EmmaSewart/">Emma Sewart</a>  winner of the poster competition at #Anaesthesia2025.

'Perioperative Treatment of Tobacco Dependence: The Development of a New Guidance Document with the Centre for Perioperative Care.'
<a href="/CPOC_News/">Centre for Perioperative Care</a>
Royal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In this episode of #AnaesthesiaonAir, past president Dr Fiona Donald has a fascinating discussion with Dr James Nickells about how he has combined his career in anaesthesia and critical care, with his work in medical illustration and portrait art. 🎧 ow.ly/RL9i50W0McL

In this episode of #AnaesthesiaonAir, past president Dr Fiona Donald has a fascinating discussion with Dr James Nickells about how he has combined his career in anaesthesia and critical care, with his work in medical illustration and portrait art. 
 
🎧 ow.ly/RL9i50W0McL
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust (@boltonnhsft) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We've been named the second most improved NHS Trust in England for our Emergency Department 12-hour performance. We're also one of the top ten for most improved four-hour standard between March 2024 and March 2025. Find out how we got there 👇 boltonft.nhs.uk/news/2025/05/b…

The SAS Collective (@thesascollect) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The second update this week of our slide of national #SAS endorsing organisations, now including today's addition to the team: NAMPS, the National Association of Medical People Specialists. There's room around the table for you too- come and join us!

The second update this week of our slide of national #SAS endorsing organisations, now including today's addition to the team: <a href="/NAMPS_org/">NAMPS</a>, the National Association of Medical People Specialists.  

There's room around the table for you too- come and join us!
Pride in Surgery Forum (@prism_surgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🏳️‍🌈 What role can surgeons play in building more inclusive healthcare spaces? For #PrideMonth, the The Royal College of Surgeons of England explores this in “Navigating the LGBTQ+ Landscape in the UK.” Read Here: publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/10.1308/rc… #InclusiveHealthcare #LGBTQInMedicine #RCSEngland

Becki Marsh (@beckimarshra) 's Twitter Profile Photo

91% of female docs experience sexism. 70% believe their clinical ability is doubted & 82% assumed to be more junior because of their gender. Double whammy if another protected characteristic. This is MY reality. DAILY. We have the data. Why no action?

91% of female docs experience sexism. 70% believe their clinical ability is doubted &amp; 82% assumed to be more junior because of their gender.  Double whammy if another protected characteristic. 

This is MY reality. DAILY. We have the data. Why no action?
Royal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are pleased to announce that Dr Sarah Thornton Sarah Thornton has been elected as a Vice-President of the College. Dr Thornton has served on Council since 2022 and is a consultant anaesthetist at Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust. Read more about Sarah 👉ow.ly/sBxH50W39b5

We are pleased to announce that Dr Sarah Thornton <a href="/drmumsjt/">Sarah Thornton</a> has been elected as a Vice-President of the College. 

Dr Thornton has served on Council since 2022 and is a consultant anaesthetist at Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust. 

Read more about Sarah 👉ow.ly/sBxH50W39b5
Royal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sarah Thornton Dr Thornton joins Dr Chris Carey, who has been re-elected for a second one-year term, as one of our two Vice-Presidents. Dr Clare Shannon has also been re-appointed unopposed as President and will serve a second term. Read our full announcement 👉rcoa.ac.uk/news/dr-sarah-…

jon chambers (@drjonchambers1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Heading to Glasgow for Royal College of Anaesthetists College Tutors meeting. A great opportunity to share good practice and discuss the challenging head winds we face at the present. College Tutors are without doubt the unsung heroes of anaesthetic training and deserve our thanks the work they do.

Heading to Glasgow for <a href="/RCoANews/">Royal College of Anaesthetists</a> College Tutors meeting. A great opportunity to share good practice and discuss the challenging head winds we face at the present. College Tutors are without doubt the unsung heroes of anaesthetic training and deserve our thanks the work they do.
Dr Helgi (@doctorhelgi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Royal College of Anaesthetists ‘s college tutor meeting in full flow. Our new vice president elect Sarah Thornton introduces some of the new guidance for training progression. More flexibility, better appreciation of training obtained in “locally employed” posts. Faster progression through training

The <a href="/RCoANews/">Royal College of Anaesthetists</a> ‘s college tutor meeting in full flow. Our new vice president elect <a href="/drmumsjt/">Sarah Thornton</a> introduces some of the new guidance for training progression. More flexibility, better appreciation of training obtained in “locally employed” posts. 

Faster progression through training
Mary Doherty 🏳️‍🌈 (@autisticdoctor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to speak at this Royal College of Anaesthetists College Tutors meeting, and to see the supports offered to ND trainees & colleagues. Thrilled to chat to so many senior anaesthetists who are openly wondering if they might be neurodivergent. Such a huge change in a few short years 😎

Royal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣Congratulations are in order! We celebrate the College Award winners presented at #CTMeeting2025 🏅President's Commendation: Nicola Hickman, Omar Jundi and Sophie Bishop (1/3)

📣Congratulations are in order!

We celebrate the College Award winners presented at #CTMeeting2025  

🏅President's Commendation: Nicola Hickman, Omar Jundi and Sophie Bishop

(1/3)
Guide Dogs North West (@guidedogsnw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Puppy Herbert has been out and about with his puppy raiser, visiting IKEA in Warrington and even getting to meet a firefighter 🚒 Herbert's puppy raiser, Joan, is giving him a great start in life by introducing him to lots of different environments 🤩

Puppy Herbert has been out and about with his puppy raiser, visiting IKEA in Warrington and even getting to meet a firefighter 🚒 

Herbert's puppy raiser, Joan, is giving him a great start in life by introducing him to lots of different environments 🤩
Royal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣Help shape the future of your College! ☑️Our membership survey is your unique chance to let us know what you need from the College ☑️Your feedback will shape how we support you throughout your career. ☑️Search your inbox for an email from [email protected] to take part.

📣Help shape the future of your College!

☑️Our membership survey is your unique chance to let us know what you need from the College 
☑️Your feedback will shape how we support you throughout your career. 
☑️Search your inbox for an email from email@boxsurveys.net to take part.
Sarah Thornton (@drmumsjt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This will help us advocate for more training numbers and more consultant posts so please fill it in, your input will help us shape the future of our specialty. #knowledgeispower

Royal College of Anaesthetists (@rcoanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A reminder that the Final FRCA SOE next week (16-20 June) will be held at the Royal College of Surgeons, 38-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3PE. If you're registered, your admission notice has your specific date & time. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

A reminder that the Final FRCA SOE next week (16-20 June) will be held at the Royal College of Surgeons, 38-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3PE.
 
If you're registered, your admission notice has your specific date &amp; time. If you have any questions please contact exams@rcoa.ac.uk