THE BLUE SKY IMAGING SUITE, SCUNTHORPE GENERAL HOSPITAL

Project

 

The Blue Sky Imaging Suite

(Comprising MRI, CT, 3 Ultrasound Suites and associated ancillary accommodation.)

Client   North Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals NHS Trust

Location

  Scunthorpe Hospital, North Lincolnshire
Value   £1.3M
Timescale   December 2011 - August 2012
Scope of Works   Globe appointed as Architect & Lead Consultant working with client assembled multi-disciplinary design team and the specialist equipment suppliers.
Contract   Traditional Procurement Route

 

Key Project Particulars

 

 



 

 

 





 

 

 





 



 

Existing single storey building retained/significantly modified. Existing courtyard infilled.

 

Liaison with radiation protection advisors and specialist equipment suppliers, developing steel shielding and RF Cabin (MRI) Lead Protection (CT Suites).

 

Construction of dedicated plant room directly over the ground floor accommodation and provision of a nearby electrical sub-station.

 

Comprehensive room data sheet development with the Users and space planning agreement to deliver the differing Healthcare Service provision.

 

Comprehensive interior design concept developed with the User group.

 

Sample boards developed to review all products suitability regarding aesthetics and Infection Control Performance.

 

The scheme incorporated feature 'internal' rooflights which enliven the internal spaces.

 

DDA Compliant reception desk, WC/changing facilities and access to all rooms via correct sizing of doors.

 

The scheme has future potential for a second CT suite to be added onto this suite of rooms.