Article 3 Nature and functions of the trust
(1)
The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 5(1)(a) of the Act.
(2)
The trust’s functions (which include functions which the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the provision of services by the trust for one or more health authorities) shall be—
(a)
to own and manage hospital accommodation and services provided at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE and associated hospitals (including the management of its teaching and research facilities);
(b)
to manage community health services provided from St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE and to own the associated premises.