HQ Function

The St George's Hospital site serves as the central administrative and operational hub for the Trust. It houses major acute medical and surgical services, specialist units, emergency department (A&E), research facilities, and teaching functions for St George's, University of London.

Notable Features:

St George's Hospital is a major trauma centre for South West London, a hyper-acute stroke unit, and offers specialist services in areas such as cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, neurosciences, paediatrics, and cancer care. It has extensive modern facilities co-located with St George's, University of London medical school.

Work Culture:

The work culture at St George's is characterized by a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment focused on patient safety and quality of care. As a major teaching hospital, there's a strong emphasis on learning, research, innovation, and professional development. Staff are dedicated to NHS values within a diverse and often demanding setting.

HQ Significance:

St George's Hospital is a cornerstone of healthcare in South West London, a nationally recognized centre for specialist treatments, and a vital institution for medical training and research. Its role as a major trauma centre and provider of highly specialized services makes it critical to the regional health infrastructure.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters and its operations strive to embody the Trust's core values: Excellent, Kind, Responsible, and Respectful. This is demonstrated through investment in state-of-the-art medical technology, patient-centred care pathways, a focus on staff well-being and development, and a commitment to addressing health inequalities.

Location:

St George's Healthcare NHS Trust primarily focuses on providing healthcare services to the population of South West London and surrounding areas within the UK. Its global links are mainly through its strong partnership with St George's, University of London, which attracts international students and engages in global health research and collaborations. The Trust also participates in international clinical trials, shares best practices with international healthcare organisations, and recruits staff from around the world, contributing to the global healthcare community through research and education rather than direct service provision abroad.

Street Address:

Blackshaw Road

City:

Tooting, London

State/Province:

Greater London

Country:

United Kingdom