ACCS Anaesthetics and ST1 Anaesthetics

Both of these are valid start points for training in Anaesthetics and enable you to be eligible for higher specialty training in Anaesthetics at ST4. Anaesthetics training is split into Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3. These pathways fulfil Stage 1 and a further application is made to access Stage 2.

ACCS Anaesthetics

Year 1:

Acute Medicine 6 months

Emergency Medicine 6 months

Year 2:

Intensive Care Medicine 6 months

Anaesthetics 6 months

Year 3/4:

Anaesthetics 24 months to gain additional competencies to qualify for entry into Stage 2 Anesthetic Training (ST4 level)

ST1 Anaesthetics

Year 1 - 3: Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine

To apply for anaesthetics training via ACCS or ST1 you must have less than 24 months experience in Anaesthetics (whole time equivalent, not including Foundation Training) by the advertised post start date for the vacancy. All experience in posts at any level in this specialty count, irrespective of the country the experience is gained.

ACCS Anaesthetics and ST1 Anaesthetics Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding of NHS management and resources

• Experience of management

• Experience of audit and quality improvement

• Experience of teaching

• Experience of research

• Clinical Skills

  • Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient

  • Ability to prioritise according to clinical need

  • Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk whilst working under pressure

  • Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgment to problems

• Qualifications

  • Additional related qualifications e.g. BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent (not including intercalated BSc or ‘Honorary’ MA)