Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
MMED Research dissertation
Personal Information
Recent Cpd
Timeline
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Jacques September

Jacques September

Limerick

Summary

A seasoned surgeon and strategic leader, I co-founded Edge Day Hospital, showcasing expertise in endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery. At Netcare Greenacres Hospital, I enhanced patient care through innovative protocols. Known for exceptional operations management and teamwork, my career is marked by pioneering advanced surgical services and mentoring teams for excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

FOUNDING MEMBER, DIRECTOR, AND RESIDENT SURGEON

Edge Day Hospital
Port Elizabeth
08.2021 - Current
  • Founding Member and Director at Edge Day Hospital, Port Elizabeth, with a hands-on role as Resident Surgeon
  • Spearheaded the development of a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical service specializing in Minimally Invasive, Endoscopic, and Minor Procedures
  • Instrumental in the strategic procurement of advanced surgical equipment to ensure a high-performance surgical service
  • Actively engaged in Director-level strategic planning, financial oversight, human resources management, and the long-term growth of the facility
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Developed and implemented organizational policies and procedures.

SPECIALIST GENERAL SURGEON

Netcare Greenacres Hospital
Port Elizabeth
01.2018 - Current
  • Spearheaded Dr J September INC as Owner and Director, delivering comprehensive patient care with a focus on gastrointestinal health, ambulatory, GIT, and endocrine surgery
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in developing individualized patient care plans.
  • Successfully launched and standardized protocols for an Endoscopy suite catering to ASA I-III patients under conscious sedation
  • Oversaw financial operations, including payroll, VAT compliance, and strategic stock procurement for the practice
  • Attended weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Consulted with other medical staff on cases involving complex or unusual diagnoses.

SPECIALIST SURGEON

Life Mercantile Hospital
Port Elizabeth
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Founded Dr J September INC, a specialist surgical practice emphasizing holistic patient care encompassing perioperative, postoperative, and intensive care surgical management

REGISTRAR IN DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

University of the Free State
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • Registrar in the Department of Surgery at the University of the Free State, with hands-on experience at Pelonomi and Universitas Hospitals
  • Proficient in a broad range of surgical disciplines including General, Trauma, Vascular, GIT, Breast, and Endocrine surgery
  • Dedicated to providing superior patient care under the vigilant supervision of consultant surgeons
  • Tasked with the meticulous compilation and analysis of Morbidity and Mortality statistics, followed by presentations at weekly departmental meetings
  • Entrusted with the management of Outpatient Department (OPD) clinics, ensuring efficient consultation processes for both new and follow-up patients

GENERAL PRACTITIONER LOCUM

Herbst and Mostert general practice, Life Rosepark Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Proficient General Practitioner serving Thaba Nchu and Botshabelo communities
  • Skilled Accident and Emergency Medical Officer at Life Rosepark Hospital, adept in managing acute medical and surgical emergencies

REGISTRAR IN ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY

Cavan General Hospital Ireland
Cavan Town
07.2008 - 12.2008
  • Served as a Registrar in Accident and Emergency at Cavan General Hospital, Ireland, demonstrating expertise in managing acute medical and surgical emergencies
  • Conducted a comprehensive audit to assess and enhance the unit's management efficiency of acute appendicitis cases

MEDICAL OFFICER

Life St Georges Hospital
Gqeberha
02.2007 - 06.2008
  • Provided acute medical and surgical emergency management at Life St Georges Hospital's A&E unit
  • Orchestrated seamless collaboration between emergency staff and consulting specialists to optimize patient care protocols
  • Devised and implemented work schedules for medical officers within the emergency medicine department

Education

IELTS - ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION

British Council
Gqeberha
01.2024

MMED - SURGERY

University of the Free State
Bloemfontein
12.2014

FCS(SA) -

College of Surgeons of South Africa
Bloemfontein
12.2014

MBCHB - Medicine

University Of Stellenbosch
Cape Town
12.2004

Skills

  • Endoscopy
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

MMED Research dissertation

A Retrospective Audit of Cholecystectomies, 01/01/14

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/13/81
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Married

Recent Cpd

  • Port Elizabeth General Surgeons Journal Discussion, 01/01/15 - 05/31/24, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Collaborative Journal discussion and presentation by all general and sub specialist surgeons in the Port Elizabeth area to discuss current advances on Surgery.
  • SAGES South Africa Congress, 08/01/23 - 08/31/23, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, South African Gastroenterology Society Annual Congress.
  • PE Breast Cancer Forum, 03/01/23 - 03/31/23, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Collaborative accredited discussion between Surgery, Radiology and Oncology to discuss advances and best practice in current breast cancer management.
  • Burns and Scientific Symposium, 05/01/22 - 05/31/22, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Burns and scientific Congress - Discussion of advances in management and scientific developments in the care of patients with Burns.
  • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Open Abdomen - KCI and 3M, 11/01/20 - 11/30/20, Virtual Meeting, This course is designed for Consultant general, colorectal and trauma surgeons who wish to expand on their knowledge and best practices around NPWT for the open abdomen.
  • Acelity Surgical Wound Forum (ASWF), 10/01/18 - 10/31/18, Dubai, UAE, The Aim of this congress is to facilitate peer-to-peer learning, the exchange of innovative concepts in surgery and wound care and educate delegates on the safe and effective use of new technologies.

Timeline

FOUNDING MEMBER, DIRECTOR, AND RESIDENT SURGEON

Edge Day Hospital
08.2021 - Current

SPECIALIST GENERAL SURGEON

Netcare Greenacres Hospital
01.2018 - Current

SPECIALIST SURGEON

Life Mercantile Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2017

REGISTRAR IN DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

University of the Free State
01.2010 - 12.2014

GENERAL PRACTITIONER LOCUM

Herbst and Mostert general practice, Life Rosepark Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2009

REGISTRAR IN ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY

Cavan General Hospital Ireland
07.2008 - 12.2008

MEDICAL OFFICER

Life St Georges Hospital
02.2007 - 06.2008

IELTS - ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION

British Council

MMED - SURGERY

University of the Free State

FCS(SA) -

College of Surgeons of South Africa

MBCHB - Medicine

University Of Stellenbosch
Jacques September