Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is made up of two of London’s best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical innovation and progress since they were founded. Both have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for clinical and research excellence.

In 2004 Guy’s and St Thomas’ became one of the first NHS Foundation Trusts, providing a full range of hospital services for local communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, as well as specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiothoracic, kidney and children’s services. The Trust is one of the largest local employers, with around 10,000 staff, reflecting the cultural and ethnic diversity of the communities it serves.

  • Guy’s and St Thomas’ is one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts
  • The Trust was rated as ‘excellent’ for its use of resources and ‘excellent’ for quality of services by the Healthcare Commission in 2009
  • In partnership with King’s College London and King’s College Hospital, Guy’s is home to a comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre, one of just five in the UK, as well as new clinical research facilities and the largest dental school in Europe
  • Guy’s is a major centre for cancer and renal services, with the UK’s largest live kidney donor programme. It is also a leading centre for genetics, stem cell and allergy research
  • St Thomas’ is home to the Evelina Children’s Hospital and a highly rated maternity service
  • St Thomas’ also operates one of London’s busiest A&E departments, and is a leading centre for the treatment of cardio-vascular disease, stroke, HIV and dermatology
  • Spaning two sites, Guy’s and St Thomas’ operates the largest critical care service in the UK
  • Around 850,000 patients contacts are provided a year
  • Annual turnover is around £900 million

For more information visit www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk