The Royal United Hospital is a major acute hospital in Combe Park on the north western side of the city of Bath. It provides care for the people of Bath, North East Somerset, north and west Wiltshire, Somerset (Mendip) and South Gloucestershire.
We have substantially reduced our infection rates for MRSA and Clostridium difficile; there were just 2 cases of MRSA at the hospital in the past financial year. Our monthly figures are always displayed in the hospital.
We are in the top 10% of hospitals in England and Wales for our standards of care for patients who have suffered a stroke and we are also leading the way in reducing the number and severity of pressure ulcers (bed sores) we treat.
At the core of RUH business is the Trust’s service for patients needing emergency and unplanned specialist care, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. From that core is built a comprehensive planned surgical, medical and diagnostics service for adults and children. Specialised care is delivered in a small number of areas:
- Cancer care
- Cardio-vascular care (care for those with heart disease, stroke and vascular disease)
- Higher levels of critical care
- Specialist orthopaedics (surgery on joints and bones)
- Care for older people, particularly those with dementia.
The RUH, in partnership with local universities and colleges, also plays a major role in education and research. Doctors, nurses and many other professionals work at the hospital as students and then as qualified staff. The strength of learning, teaching and Research and Development at the RUH means it attracts only the best candidates. The focus on learning supports innovation and improvement in providing excellent care for all patients.
The RUH is applying to become an NHS Foundation Trust hospital and we welcome applications for membership from patients and members of the community. Please go to www.ruh.nhs.uk/foundationtrust for more details
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