Staff accommodation
Hospital accommodation is situated in the residencies on the perimeter road, within the hospital grounds, which are a 2 minute walk from the main entrance and many of the junior doctors live on site.
We offer flat-style living, with shared living areas and bathrooms (some with en-suite facilities) and we do have a limited amount of family units available. We have waiting lists for preferences that are currently unavailable.
Price on application for ensuite, all single accommodation. All bills are included (you will need to pay for a TV licence if you have a TV).
For further information and enquiries, please contact the Accommodation Team at: medwayft.property@nhs.net
Library
The Medway Library and Knowledge Service offers the best resources to support clinical decision making, research, and lifelong professional development to all Medway NHS Foundation Trust staff, students on placement, and other NHS staff working across the Medway health economy.
Drs Mess
The Doctors Mess is located in the main hospital building opposite the Chapel, Level 2, Blue Zone. There are comfortable sofas, a kitchenette area, Sky TV and PC’s.
There is a monthly subscription of £10.00 to join the Doctors Mess which is deducted from your monthly salary. This contributes towards many social events arranged by the Mess President (an F1 Doctor), including ‘payday pizza’.
For more information on how to join contact:
Don't Drive Tired Rooms
Excessive tiredness when driving can have disastrous consequences. If after a long shift you feel that you have difficulty concentrating, keeping your eyes open, or you can feel yourself falling asleep, you need to rest before you attempt your drive home. You must not drive until you’re free from excessive sleepiness.
Willow House - accomodation block off the main perimeter road behind Residence 8 currently has two flats (5 rooms in each) ."Don't drive tired" available for staff to use if you feel that you need a rest following a long shift before travelling home. Each room has a bed and there are kitchen/bathroom facilities available.
Please note – there will be a small charge if a room is used for on call on a set of nights.
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Willow House Flat 75 (Male Only)
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Willow House Flat 77 (Female Only)
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Access required through ID badge
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Booking / use of rooms through switchboard
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Medical Education will monitor use and report back via LFGs
For further information and enquiries, please contact the the Accommodation Team at: medwayft.property@nhs.net or out of hours Security.
Introductory information about medical education at Medway NHS Foundation Trust