8 June 2011
The Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr James Marsh as its newest Deputy Medical Director.
James has been at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals for eight years, joining as a renal (kidney) consultant in 2003, before being made lead consultant for transplantation and, subsequently, clinical director for renal services.
Whilst James will continue to see and treat renal patients, a key part of his new role will be to engage fellow doctors, nurses and other clinical staff in helping to shape the future of the Trust, in particular as plans are put in place for our hospitals to potentially demerge and then remerge with others.
James will also support the Medical Director, Dr James Clarke, with the Trust's 'Taking stock' initiative, which is focused on making sure our staff are working to the best of their ability, with a particular emphasis on removing barriers that block and delay the care we provide patients - whether it's a nurse on a ward, a surgeon in theatres or a receptionist in a clinic.
Dr Marsh said: "This is unquestionably a time of great change for Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. As such, it's vitally important that our doctors, nurses and other clinicians are involved, to ensure that our patients continue to receive the best possible care we can give them, now and in the future.
"During my time in renal services we made infection control and prevention a top priority and have seen real improvements in that area. I am also very pleased to have played a central role in establishing a number of satellite dialysis units, which mean our patients who need regular dialysis can receive it in state-of-the-art centres closer to their homes.
"We also improved the way we involve patients in their own care, involving them more in discussions around their treatment."
He added: "I am looking forward to getting to grips with the challenges that lie ahead. It's an exciting time for many reasons, not least of all the £219 million redevelopment at St Helier Hospital and the work to ensure Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals achieve foundation trust status by the Government's deadline of March 2014."
Dr James Clarke, Medical Director said: "I am delighted to appoint James in his new post. He is a highly skilled doctor, and a well-respected colleague. I am confident that he will bring the same talent and commitment to the role that he has shown throughout his time leading our renal services."
Dr Marsh lives in Weybridge and is married with two children. His hobbies include contract bridge and football refereeing, and he describes himself as a 'long-suffering fan' of West Ham United.
He graduated with first class honours from the University of Oxford in the mid-1980s, continuing his clinical training at Guy's Hospital where he earned a Distinction in pathology, surgery, pharmacology and therapeutics.
