Portsmouth FAQs PDF
| Hospital name (approx size) | Queen Alexandra Hospital (1200 beds) |
| Employer | Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust |
| Best person to contact | Carina Cook (Foundation Programme Coordinator) carina.cook@porthosp.nhs.uk 023 9228 6000 Ext 1206 |
| 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 | Flats with shared bathroom and kitchen |
| Monthly cost of accommodation | £300 |
| Bills included | Yes |
| Average monthly cost of renting flat near hospital | £500-700 |
| Onsite parking | Yes |
| Monthly cost of parking | Currently free |
| Doctors mess organises regular social events | Yes |
| Description of town/location | The hospital is located in Cosham which is just north of Southsea, the main hub of Portsmouth where most junior doctors live. The city has a lot to offer. The beach area is considered by locals in two parts. There is the hectic part near the fun fair at the western stretch of the seafront which has an array of the usual seaside town attractions. Plus, a quieter “Eastney” end which attracts fewer tourists and has a nice beach area, though currents can be strong if you are keen on swimming. There is a large outlet shopping and entertainment area known as Gunwharf Quays with the usual suspects of food outlets, cinema, casino and bowling. Over more recent years, the food scene has taken off in Southsea with lots of independent and multinational restaurants, brilliant bunch spots and bakeries. |
| Top 3 things about working here | 1. Interesting pathology 2. Great out of hours support 3. Free onsite parking |
| Last update | Feb 2022 by Chloe Wilson, Portsmouth Foundation Doctor Rep |