University Of Oxford Hospital
📍 Oxford
Community hospital · founded 1952 · non-profit foundation
About
The University of Oxford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading academic healthcare provider in the United Kingdom. With a long and distinguished history, the Trust is committed to delivering outstanding care to patients, conducting world-class research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. The Trust operates a network of hospitals across Oxfordshire, including the John Radcliffe Hospital, the Churchill Hospital, and the Horton General Hospital. These hospitals provide a wide range of services, from emergency care and surgery to specialist treatments and rehabilitation. The Trust also has a strong community presence, with a network of clinics and outreach services that provide care closer to home. The University of Oxford Hospitals is a major teaching hospital, with close links to the University of Oxford. This partnership ensures that patients benefit from the latest advances in medical research and treatment. The Trust is also a major employer in the region, with over 12,000 staff dedicated to providing high-quality care.
- Legal name
- University Of Oxford Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 47 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 35 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 — Oxford
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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