James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
📍 London
University teaching hospital · founded 1970 · public
About
James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a large teaching hospital located in Gorleston, Norfolk, England. It serves a population of around 350,000 people across Great Yarmouth, Waveney and North Norfolk. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity, and mental health services. It is also home to the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Research and Development Department, which conducts research into a variety of medical conditions.The hospital has a strong commitment to patient care and safety. It has been awarded the prestigious Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service, which is a testament to the high quality of care provided by its nurses. The hospital is also a member of the Global Digital Exemplar programme, which aims to improve the use of digital technology in healthcare.The hospital is easily accessible by car, bus, and train. There is a large car park on site, and there are regular bus services to the hospital from Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, and Norwich. The nearest train station is Great Yarmouth, which is a short taxi ride from the hospital.
- Legal name
- James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 63 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 34 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — London
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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