MMC
healthcare specialist MTX will deliver Colchester Hospital’s new three-storey Elective
Orthopaedic Centre. The programme will eventually house eight new
orthopaedic operating theatres, space for up to seventy-two beds, a reception
with a waiting area, and all necessary ancillary.
The project will contribute
to the NHS’s Elective Recovery Plan, delivering more procedures and scans to
ensure no patients will wait longer than a year for surgery by March 2025.
As one of the new surgical hubs being constructed to meet
this target, Colchester’s Elective Orthopaedic Centre will support the
management of routine surgery; reducing waiting lists and cancellations.
Engagement with service users and staff is central to
ensuring that the proposed expansion suited the needs of clinicians and
patients, alongside reducing the hospital’s budget and carbon footprint.
The Elective Orthopaedic Centre
programme will support the NHS’s requirements for cost-effective and energy-efficient
solutions to clearing its treatment backlog. Modern Methods of Construction can
reduce build times by up to 50% and up to 45% carbon reduction, while allowing
for business-as-usual operation throughout construction.
Scott McCaskie Director at MTX, said: “We’re
delighted to have the opportunity to work with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS
Foundation Trust at Colchester Hospital once again and continue to build our
long-term relationship. Our success in securing the project is a testament to
the ongoing expertise and innovation of the MTX team.
“The delivery of bespoke,
high-quality, and fast-track pre-manufactured construction solutions will increase
the hospital’s capacity and shorten delays, with as little disruption as
possible to staff and patients.”
For more information about
MTX Contracts, visit www.mtx.co.uk.
