Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer Information

Address

Sentinel House
Nuffield Road
Poole
Dorset
BH17 0RB
UK

Telephone

01202 277179

Fax

Description

Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. We are the biggest provider of healthcare in Dorset, and our services continually evolve and develop to meet the needs of the local community.

We serve a population of over 750,000 people and employ around 5,000 staff, covering a wide range of expertise and specialisms. Our staff provide healthcare at over 300 sites, ranging from village halls and GP surgeries to mental health inpatient hospitals and community hospitals - as well as in people's homes.

Dorset HealthCare's services include:

Dorset's 12 community hospitals and minor injuries units
Adult and children's community health services (physical and mental)
Specialist learning disability services
Community brain injury services

Our community health services encompass: district nurses, health visitors, school nursing, end of life care, sexual health promotion, safeguarding children, diabetes education, audiology, speech and language therapy, dermatology, podiatry, orthopaedic services, wheelchair services, anti-coagulation services, pulmonary rehab, early discharge stroke services, Parkinsons care, community oncology and breastfeeding support services.

Our annual income is around £253 million.

We have University Trust status and work collaboratively with Bournemouth University to provide benefits for patients and staff. Our University Trust status supports us in providing innovative care, promoting clinical excellence, and attracting and retaining high-quality staff. The Trust also has active relationships with Southampton University and St Loyes.