The 192m² theatre facility, which offers a zero-compromise standard theatre suite with a 55m² operating space, is now available for immediate rehire by NHS Trusts facing capacity challenges. The facility can be "patient-ready" within weeks from order, providing a rapid solution to surgical backlogs.
Since its handover in April 2023, the Theatre has enabled the completion of over 400 additional procedures, allowing Sulis Hospital to continue elective orthopaedic surgery throughout winter pressures while effectively reducing waiting list times. This standalone facility has been instrumental in helping Sulis Hospital efficiently tackle its surgical backlog.
Key specifications
The facility is built to the highest standards and includes:
- Operating Theatre and Integral Scrub
- Electrical Plant
- Lay-Up Prep
- Dirty Utility
- Anaesthetic
- 2-Bed Recovery Suite
Technical highlights include:
- Robust construction: HBN26 and HTM08-01 compliant room sizes, configuration and floor response factor diminishing floor vibration at the operating table
- Imaging ready: Integral lead lining within the building fabric to allow imaging equipment use during orthopaedic procedures
- Ultra clean ventilation: 2.8m laminar flow canopy removing 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns and above
- No external plant and ductwork: The HTM03-01 compliant AHU and ductwork are located in a fully enclosed plant room for ease of maintenance
Innovative "Pulse" funding option
ModuleCo Healthcare's industry-leading funding option, Pulse, enables NHS Trusts to pay for healthcare facilities based on actual usage, eliminating the need for large upfront capital investments. This ensures that Trusts only incur costs when the facility is in use, directly aligning expenses with surgical volume and patient demand with no penalty for non-usage.
The model provides unmatched flexibility for Trusts facing fluctuating patient volumes and evolving needs. It alleviates the burden of long-term financial commitments by offering a scalable solution that adjusts in real time to requirements without impacting the Trust's CDEL (Capital Departmental Expenditure Limit).
Addressing new hospital programme delays
While delays to the New Hospital Programme pose substantial challenges for Trusts already struggling with aging infrastructure, ModuleCo Healthcare's hire solutions offer a vital stopgap. Many hospitals targeted for replacement or major renovation now face extended periods of maintaining facilities that are increasingly costly to operate and may not meet modern healthcare delivery standards.
Our solutions provide a forward-thinking approach to healthcare infrastructure, allowing Trusts to bridge the financial gap between current needs and future ambitions while ensuring no compromise in the quality of care delivered.
With over two decades of experience in delivering flexible healthcare infrastructure solutions, ModuleCo Healthcare is uniquely positioned to support NHS trusts through this period of significant change.
ModuleCo Healthcare would love to discuss how its modular facilities and flexible hire options could provide a more efficient, responsive healthcare system that truly prioritises frontline services and patient outcomes.
Get in touch with a member of the team via sales@healthcarehire.co.uk
