| Hospital name (approx size) | Dorset County Hospital (500 beds) |
| Employer | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Best person to contact | Anne Roberts (Foundation Programme Coordinator) anne.roberts@dchft.nhs.uk 01305 255258 |
| 24-hour library access with computer/IT facilities | Yes |
| Staff restaurant or similar where you can get food at night | Yes |
| On site accommodation | Yes |
| Type of accommodation | House share |
| Monthly cost of accommodation | £400 |
| Bills included | Yes |
| Average monthly cost of renting flat near hospital | £800-1300 |
| Onsite parking | Yes |
| Monthly cost of parking | £50 |
| Doctors mess organises regular social events | Yes |
| Description of town/location | Near the coast, good range of shops and restaurant, local sports facilities, excellent walks/running routes. Cycling routes poor unless happy to cycle on the road. |
| Top 3 things about working here | 1. Small enough to quickly know most people 2. Near the beach for days off 3. Juniors support each other |
| Last update | Feb 2022 by Natalie Zolfaghari, Dorchester Foundation Doctor Rep |