ModuleCo Healthcare Limited has completed a new state-of-the-art modular ophthalmic theatre and recovery unit for St Mary’s Hospital, part of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust
The new modular ophthalmic theatre increases the current surgery capacity for ophthalmic care by 40%, allowing the hospital to treat up to 18 more patients a day. The facility also includes two large separate male and female recovery suites.
The additional capacity will reduce the number of patient referrals to NHS Trusts off the island, and the existing theatre on-site, used for ophthalmology cases, will allow the Trust to treat more urology, general surgery and gynaecology cases.
Mr Philip Moradi, clinical lead for Ophthalmology at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust said: “The new theatre is an incredible opportunity to deliver high volume modern cataract surgery in a 21st-century setting.
“Our patients will also benefit from reduced waiting times, there will also be over £2 million investment into the theatre, pre-operative cataract analysis equipment, a 2-step treatment pathway to surgery, a dedicated retina and cataract suite and the ability to access virtual clinics.”
Construction of the hospital was delivered in just 20 weeks from order to handover
Most of the work, including the design, manufacture and pre-install quality checks was completed off site, before the six individual modules were shipped over to the island.
Alan Wilson, managing director at MCH, said: “We’re delighted with the outcome of this project for Isle of Wight NHS Trust and are proud to be supporting St Mary’s Hospital by providing additional ophthalmic capacity on the island.
“This project goes a long way in delivering social value for Isle of Wight residents, retaining core services on the island and allowing St Mary’s Hospital to increase their ophthalmic surgical capacity by around 40%.
“Working alongside our manufacturing partner ModuleCo, we successfully delivered this project in just 20 weeks from order to handover – a significantly quicker time than a traditional build.
“It’s a great example of the value NHS Trusts can unlock by choosing true offsite construction, together with the flexible rental agreements we offer, allowing solutions that are financially viable and delivered quickly without compromising quality and patient care.”
