portsmouthhospitalsuniversitynhstrust

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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a significant provider of acute healthcare services, primarily serving a local population of approximately 675,000 residents across Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. The Trust's operations are mainly centred at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, a major facility on the south coast. In addition to its core services, the Trust functions as a regional cancer centre and delivers specialized tertiary services, such as the Wessex Kidney Service, to a broader catchment area of over two million people. This extensive reach underscores its importance within the regional healthcare landscape. The Trust also offers a variety of outpatient and diagnostic services at several community hospitals and local treatment centres, including St Mary's Hospital, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, and Petersfield Community Hospital, ensuring care is accessible to patients closer to their homes. Established in its current form in 1992 and achieving University Hospital status in 2020, the Trust is one of the largest employers in Portsmouth, with a workforce of over 8,000 staff. It has a strong commitment to education, training, and research, positioning itself as a key institution for the development of health professionals. A notable feature of the Trust is its close relationship with the military; it hosts the Joint Hospital Group (South), the largest Ministry of Defence Hospital Unit in the country, where military and NHS clinicians work collaboratively to treat patients. The Trust's core values are 'Working Together – for Patients, with Compassion, as One Team and Always Improving,' which guide its approach to patient care, staff development, and continuous service enhancement. It has received a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission, with its critical care facilities rated as 'Outstanding'.