The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust signs multi-million pounds contract with Integrated Health Projects

2nd October 2024

Work to improve hospital care for all our communities in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Mid-Wales has taken another step forward, as The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust signs the design and build contract with Integrated Health Projects (IHP).

The Joint Venture between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine will build the modern four storey building at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) site which was procured via the P23 framework.  

This marks a key milestone for the county’s largest investment in hospital services, as part of the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP). The plans have been developed and supported by clinicians, which will see the PRH site specialise in planned care and the RSH site specialise in emergency care.

Enabling works and site preparations are currently underway at the RSH site. The development will see the construction of a new four storey building near the former Outpatients’ entrance, and the remodelling of the existing Emergency Department at RSH. 

The building will provide new emergency care, women’s and children’s and critical care facilities. The Trust’s clinically led designs will include; modern fit for purpose internal healthcare spaces; external balconies an internal atrium and single en-suite bedrooms. AHR are the designers of the building along with DSSR as the mechanical and electrical engineer and Ramboll as the structural engineer. 

Jo Williams, Chief Executive for the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said: “We are delighted to be working with IHP, who bring a wealth of experience in leading large hospital construction programmes. This is vital to delivering our new model of care which has been designed, led and supported by clinicians, and will see patients benefit from fewer cancellations and delays for planned procedures and improved emergency services.

“The clinically led HTP plans at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will address our most pressing clinical challenges and establish solid and sustainable foundations upon which to make further improvements across all our hospitals. 

“I look forward to seeing this significant construction progress, as we continue to keep local communities and clinicians involved at every stage, to help build a positive experience for everyone.”

The benefits of the new clinical model for patients include:

• Planned care services in PRH that will be available throughout the year leading to fewer cancellations and delays for operations
• Enhanced urgent care services which will be available 24/7 on both hospital sites, where approximately two-thirds of patients who currently attend the Emergency Department at PRH fall into this category and will continue to access the care they need at the UTC at PRH.
• Improved emergency care services delivered from a new, purpose-built Emergency Department at RSH, meaning that patients will be seen more quickly, by the right clinical specialties all located at one site.  

Throughout the construction, existing services will be maintained and careful consideration and planning has been undertaken to reposition entrances and car parking. The construction of the building is being carried out in phases to help minimise the impact to staff, patients, visitors, and local communities.

John Roberts, Managing Director for VINCI Building said: “IHP are really looking forward to delivering this transformational scheme for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We will create a lasting legacy for the area and wider communities. Our dedicated teams will also help support local spend and on-site, hands-on training opportunities in construction trades by opening a Community Skills Centre.  This centre will enable local young people opportunities to pursue careers in construction.

It is expected that the new building will be completed and operational in 2028.

The Trust, which runs the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), in Telford and RSH, has released a short preview video of what patients can expect as part of the new healthcare facilities.

Image: (LtR) John Roberts (VINCI Building), Gary Bowker (VINCI Building), Jo Williams (SaTH CEO), Dr Ed Rysdale, Matthew Neal (SaTH HTP Director)

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