Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a public healthcare provider delivering acute hospital care and specialist services to the community of Portsmouth and south east Hampshire. The trust serves a primary catchment of approximately 675,000 residents, while its specialist services reach a population of over 2 million people across a wider area including Gosport and Petersfield.
The trust operates from a substantial clinical estate comprising 1,200 beds, 28 operating theatres, and four linear accelerators for radiotherapy. Each year it treats over half a million patients. Its workforce numbers more than 8,700 staff.
The organisation holds an award-winning reputation for research and development, reflecting a stated commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in patient care. As an NHS trust, it is part of the United Kingdom's publicly funded health service.