East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Director of Medical Education

Mrs Scarlett McNally

Clinical Tutor

Dr Mark Whitehead (Conquest)
Mr Salim Shubber (Eastbourne)

Foundation Training Programme Director(s)

Dr Mohammad J H Rahmani (Conquest)
Mr Graham Watson (Eastbourne)

Careers Tutor(s)

Dr Simon Merritt & Dr Umesh Dashora (Conquest)
Dr Tuhin Goswami (Eastbourne)

Medical Education Manager

Mr John Masih (Conquest)
Mrs Liz Oliver-Taylor (Eastbourne)

Medical Staffing Manager

Mr John Holland

Foundation Programme Administrator(s)

Mrs Catrina Turner (Conquest)
Mrs Anita Todd (Eastbourne)

Postgraduate Centre

Modern, up to date learning resource centres are available on both hospital sites along with many other training opportunities including modern, well equipped skills laboratories at both sites.

Accommodation

Conquest
Orbit Housing Association has a partnership arrangement by which it manages the staff accommodation on behalf of the East Sussex Hospital NHS Trust. The Scheme Manager is Linda Oliver on extension 8001 and she is based on site (Block 43 – 70, Oast House Close – ground floor), between 8.30am and 4.30pm hours, Monday to Fridays. For out of hours emergencies, contact Switchboard. There is a rental charge per month for a single room which is reviewed on a regular basis.
Barrier access to the accommodation car park is by swipe card, available from the Scheme Manager at a one-off payment of £10 (non- refundable). A coin operated laundry area is also on site. Tenants must have their own TV licence.

Eastbourne
The original eight residential buildings at Eastbourne were built in 1976 and supplemented by a further nine blocks in 1988, bringing the total number of houses, flats and rooms to 350. All accommodation is fully furnished and doctors’ quarters are provided with kitchen utensils and cutlery. There is a rental charge per month for a single room which is reviewed on a regular basis.

Social activities

Both hospitals are modern and very friendly places to work. The towns are lively, with nightclubs, sailing, cycling and other activities. Both hospitals have an on-site nursery and a social club/bar. Eastbourne holds social events such as an annual cricket match and BBQ and days out for example paintballing. At Hastings, the hospital Christmas show is legendary, and brings staff and students together.

Doctors' mess

The Doctors’ Mess on both sites is very popular. Foundation doctors both at Eastbourne and the Conquest hold dinners, balls and other events.

Library facilities

There is a library on both sites, providing access to traditional services and resources (textbooks, journals, search skills training, document delivery etc.) and internet-based resources (e-journals, e-books on-line exam support).

IT facilities

Both libraries have PCs and internet access 24/7.

Other facilities (Recreational or otherwise)

Both hospitals are modern and very friendly places to work. Both hospitals have an on-site nursery and a social club/bar. Both sites have a gym and Eastbourne DGH has an (outdoor, but heated) swimming pool on-site, for which a small fee is charged.

Local amenities/attractions

The towns are lively, with shopping centres, nightclubs, bars, museums, sailing, cycling and other activities.
Hastings is a famous, historical town and seaside resort situated on the south east coast of Britain. Hastings has a castle built by William the Conqueror in the 11th Century, an attractive old town, fishing harbour and seafront. The west of Hastings is modern and lively with a theatre, cinema, many restaurants, bars and clubs, as well as a shopping centre with many well-known shops. There are also many places of interest to visit in the town. More information can be found at www.1066country.com
Eastbourne has many restaurants, pubs and clubs. Famous for its tennis and stunning scenery used in many films. Other picturesque spots include Beachy Head and Sovereign harbour. We have 2 cinemas, 10 pin bowling, yachting and surfing clubs, sports centres and theatres

Transport links

The Conquest (Hastings) is around 60 miles south of London with good transport links. Regular trains run to London, with an average journey time of 1½ hours. Hastings main rail station is approximately 3 miles from the Hospital.
Eastbourne Rail Station is approximately 1.5 miles from the Hospital. Main line trains from London Victoria run regularly to Eastbourne. Trains from London Victoria are fast and frequent, taking just 80 minutes.
Brighton is just along the coast from Eastbourne and easily accessible by car, bus or train.

Parking arrangements

There is on-site parking at both hospitals and staff pay 80p per day when displaying a staff permit. Monthly and annual payments can be arranged.

Accolades/achievements of the trust

STFS awarded East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (previously East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust) a citation for exceptional work in the remediation of Foundation doctors in difficulty in 2007/08.

Any additional information

The Conquest Hospital is a 500 bed hospital and Eastbourne DGH is a 522 bed hospital.
East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust was established on 1 April 2002 following the merger of Eastbourne Hospitals and Hastings & Rother NHS Trusts. In 2011 we merged with community services to become East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust aims to provide high quality hospital, community and clinical services for the people of East Sussex.
Our website provides full and current information – www.esht.nhs.uk.
There is a combination of urban and rural development with areas of outstanding natural beauty and of considerable historic interest. There are excellent recreational and sporting facilities in the area and good rail links to London and Brighton, and to Europe via the Channel Tunnel and Eurostar. The Trust is keen to develop its staff and postgraduate medical and nurse training takes place on both the main sites. We have medical students from Brighton & Sussex Medical School, from Kings and elsewhere, and encourage you to develop your teaching skills.

Induction/shadowing arrangements

At the EDGH and Conquest we ask the FY1s if they would like to come in pre-induction and have the opportunity to shadow. This helps them to settle in and get used to the hospital.

Educational and clinical supervision

All FY1s and FY2s are allocated an Educational Supervisor for the entire year. Within each 4 month rotation, each trainee will also have a Clinical Supervisor.

Teaching programme

There are 36 Foundation Year 1 rotations (FY1). Most are based at either Conquest or Eastbourne DGH There is one cross-site rotation (Breast Surgery, Orthopaedics and General Medicine). Each rotation comprises 3 x 4-month posts. FY1 doctors may do night shifts, and are rostered for weekends and long days/evening shifts in the acute specialties.
These posts are all approved by the KSS Deanery and Foundation School. All Foundation Year 1 trainees are attached to a one-year programme. This is managed by Mr Graham Watson, Foundation Programme Lead at Eastbourne, and by Dr Muhammad J H Rahmani, Foundation Programme Lead at Conquest. The programme includes formal weekly teaching sessions, monthly afternoon workshops, directed and self-directed personal learning, structured appraisal and assessments.
In Foundation Year 1 (FY1) at the Conquest there are 19 posts, in Surgery (4), Elderly Medicine (4), Diabetes/MAU (2), Breast Surgery (1), ITU (1) Respiratory/MAU (2), Gastro/MAU (2), Cardiology (1), and Orthopaedics (2).
In Foundation Year 2 (FY2) at the Conquest there are 18 posts, General Practice (3), Elderly Medicine (4), Respiratory (1), Cardiology (1), Orthopaedics (2), Emergency Department (3), ENT (1), Paediatrics (2), and Diabetes (1).
In Foundation Year 1 (FY1) at Eastbourne there are 17 posts, in Surgery (5), Diabetes & Endocrinology (2), Rheumatology (1), Respiratory (2), Orthopaedics (3), Gastro (1) and Elderly Medicine (3).
In Foundation Year 2 (FY2), at Eastbourne, there are 24 posts, in A & E (6), GP (4), Ophthalmology (1), Paediatrics (2), Public Health (1), Urology (2), Psychiatry (1), General Medicine (2), Palliative Care (1), Orthopaedics (3), and ENT (1).

Tasters

These are arranged through the Foundation Administrator.
At Eastbourne DGH we offer 2 separate taster weeks for FY2s. These are held during the year in which the Foundation Year 2s are with us. We hold tasters in the following; Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Burns and Plastics Surgery, Haematology, Ophthalmology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Palliative Care, Urology, Radiology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthetics, Colorectal Surgery and General Practice. .
At Conquest FY2s are asked to advise when they start, where they would like to spend their taster time. This is then arranged through a set process and Taster Application Form. Previous tasters have been arranged in Anaesthetics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Surgery, Medicine, A&E, General Practice, ENT and Palliative Care. All departments can be looked into upon request.

Simulation

Fully equipped clinical skills rooms have been constructed at both Postgraduate Education Centres to facilitate simulation practice in accordance with the Foundation curriculum.
Both sites run F1 Simulation Training sessions (a requirement of the curriculum), which have been well received by the F1 Doctors.

Foundation doctor forums

We encourage FY1s and FY2s to provide feedback throughout the year both formally and informally.
Trainee representatives for each year are nominated and they attend the Foundation Faculty Group Meeting as representative of their year group.
The FTPDs also hold individual meetings with the FY1s and FY2s throughout the year to discuss progress and ask for feedback.
Both Postgraduate Centres have an “open door” policy where trainees are welcome to come and discuss anything relating to their training and post.

Any additional information

During the FY1 year we arrange for you to attend ILS, ALERT and Simulation Training.
In FY2 a study leave budget of £800 (Conquest) is available to you. ALS is funded from this but the remainder can be applied for through the study leave process.