PPT12 Launch of the new framework for progression to specialist

<h3></h3> The APM SAS Committee have developed a Framework for Progression to Specialist which seeks to guide and advise SAS doctors and employers on the specialty specific capabilities that should be demonstrated when considering suitability for a Specialist Doctor post. The career background, experience, job plan and learning opportunities available to an SAS doctor will depend on the setting(s) in which they work. An individual’s development should therefore be aligned with the objectives of their employing organisation. As such, this Framework is not intended to be prescriptive, but should be used as guidance that can be adapted for individual needs. This Framework seeks to support both SAS doctors and their employers. For SAS doctors, it provides guidance on the development of relevant knowledge and skills, outlining the competencies they may wish to achieve, and the experience recommended to work towards a Specialist Doctor application. It aims to support SAS doctors to fulfil their potential and to maximise their contribution to the delivery of high quality palliative care. For employers, this document seeks to build on the core generic (non-specialty specific) capability and skills framework; providing more specific guidance for capabilities expected of a Specialist Doctor in Palliative Medicine. Doctors applying for Specialist Doctor posts in the specialty will need to demonstrate evidence that they meet the outlined criteria in order to be successfully appointed.