The construction firm Hunters is set to commence the refurbishment and upgrade of Interventional Radiology Theatre 15 at St Thomas’ Hospital after the project received Gateway 2 approval.
The scheme, designed and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team from Hunters, will modernise the existing theatre and associated clinical support areas to accommodate advanced imaging technology and enhance operational functionality.
The project includes the refurbishment of the interventional radiology theatre and upgrades to the preparation room, anaesthetics room, control room and technical room.
The design by Hunters also incorporates an air handling unit in the interventional radiology theatre, satisfying the Trust’s requirements for compliant air change rates.
The air handling unit will be installed at roof level on the south side of the Lambeth Wing and will enhance infection control, environmental comfort and patient safety.
The theatre is designed to integrate new imaging systems while improving the functionality of surrounding support spaces.
With regulatory approval now secured, the project will move into the construction phase, with works expected to transform the facility's clinical infrastructure and technology capabilities.
The scheme adds to a growing pipeline of healthcare refurbishment projects from Hunters that focus on modernising specialist treatment environments and supporting the adoption of advanced medical technologies within NHS facilities.
In May, Hunters completed a major fit-out of a day surgery unit at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, part of a wider phased redevelopment programme.
