Hospital name (approx size) | St Mary’s Hospital (250 beds) |
Employer | Isle of Wight NHS Trust |
Best person to contact | Kate Hyde (Foundation Programme Coordinator) kate.hyde3@nhs.net 01983 534518 Ext 4518 |
24-hour library access with computer/IT facilities | No |
Staff restaurant or similar where you can get food at night | Yes |
On site accommodation | Yes |
Type of accommodation | Single and double bedrooms with shared kitchens |
Monthly cost of accommodation | £580 for single room with shared kitchen |
Bills included | Yes |
Average monthly cost of renting flat near hospital | £700 for 1-2 bedroom flat |
Onsite parking | Yes |
Monthly cost of parking | Currently free |
Doctors mess organises regular social events | Yes |
Description of town/location | Newport is a town in the centre of the Isle of Wight with high street, cinema, restaurants, and good bus links to the rest of the Island. The hospital is about 30 minutes walk or 10 minute drive from the town centre. The Island has 3 ferry ports that serve Portsmouth, Southampton, and Lymington as well as the hovercraft. |
Top 3 things about working here | 1. Friendly hospital 2. Beautiful scenery (countryside and beach) 3. Island living = good quality of life |
Last update | Feb 2022 by Isle of Wight Foundation Doctor Rep |