| Hospital name (approx size) | The Royal Bournemouth Hospital (700 beds) |
| Employer | University Hospitals Dorset |
| Best person to contact | Gemma Mantell (Foundation Programme Coordinator) gemma.mantell@uhd.nhs.uk 0300 019 4988 |
| 24-hour library access with computer/IT facilities | Yes |
| Staff restaurant or similar where you can get food at night | No |
| On site accommodation | Yes |
| Type of accommodation | Combination of shared houses and shared flats |
| Monthly cost of accommodation | £425-450 |
| Bills included | Yes |
| Average monthly cost of renting flat near hospital | £450-750 per person |
| Onsite parking | Yes |
| Monthly cost of parking | £30 officially, but has been free for >1 year and likely to continue |
| Doctors mess organises regular social events | Yes |
| Description of town/location | Bournemouth is a great city – we have one of the best beaches on the South coast and is used throughout the year, but come Summer time most of the social events are beach orientated! Also a great place to live with smaller towns/areas like Westbourne, Southbourne, Ashley Cross within the city being very popular places for all the F1/F2s to live and easily commutable to the hospital by bike/car. City centre has lots going on and plenty of nightlife/restaurants to keep you entertained. Also, really near to the New Forrest, ideal for walking/cycling and country pub trips. |
| Top 3 things about working here | 1. Very friendly and active doctors mess with lots of socials 2. Very supportive seniors and postgraduate team 3. Wide range of specialties in a big DGH, with good clinical exposure |
| Last update | Feb 2022 by Liam Evans, Foundation Doctor Rep |