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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,511
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

MetricValueBenchmark
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

  • Top hospital — London

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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