MTX, a UK-based specialist in modern methods of construction has been chosen to build a new state-of-the-art Urology Outpatients Department at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.
The new facility, funded by the NHS Capital for Targeted Investment in Elective Recovery, is part of a broader effort to address the backlog of elective procedures.
Once completed, the unit will support the Urology, Surgical, and Outpatients teams in providing high-quality care to patients.
A total of 44 factory-manufactured structural steel units have already been craned into position at the hospital, forming the framework for the 1,400m² facility.
Once completed, the unit will support the Urology, Surgical, and Outpatients teams
The project is expected to be completed later this year.
Designed to enhance urological care, the new department will feature six consultation and examination rooms, an ultrasound scanner room, and a spacious treatment area.
Additional dedicated spaces include a treatment and chemotherapy room, a lithotripter room for non-invasive kidney stone treatments, and a flexible laboratory.
The layout has been carefully designed to support both staff efficiency and patient flow, incorporating offices, a staff rest area, locker and changing facilities, as well as reception and waiting areas.
A total of 44 factory-manufactured structural steel units have already been craned into position at the hospital
A dedicated plant room on the first floor will house air handling units and other essential mechanical and electrical services.
These have been prefabricated offsite as modules in accordance with the Government’s Design for Manufacture and Assembly protocols, further streamlining the construction process.
MTX has extensive experience in managing hospital construction projects with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
The company is ensuring that work is carried out to the highest safety and environmental standards, allowing Royal Berkshire Hospital to continue its 24/7 services uninterrupted.
It is part of the ongoing investment we are making into services at the Trust
Steve McManus, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We’re really excited to begin work on the development of this unit.
“Not only will it provide modern, state-of-the-art facilities for staff and patients, but it will enable us to perform more surgical procedures and support patients being seen more quickly. It is part of the ongoing investment we are making into services at the Trust to ensure our local community can access high-quality and safe care as quickly as possible.”
MTX Pre-Construction Director Adam Robertson added: “MTX is proud to have been chosen by Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust to deliver this project, which is the latest in a series of contracts we have secured for new facilities designed to reduce NHS waiting lists and enhance the patient experience.”
With completion anticipated later this year, the new Urology Outpatients Department is set to provide cutting-edge healthcare services to the Reading community, ensuring timely access to specialist care for years to come.
Top image: The Urology Unit by MTX