Provision of Hospital Capacity for Cardiff and Vale Health Board

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing recovery programme, the Health Board had an urgent requirement for additional hospital facilities within or as close to their geographical boundaries to ensure the safety of their patients should a need arise for patients to be transferred back to UHW and/or UHL if required.

The use of independent sector capacity is a core part of the Health Board’s plan for both stability and recovery within and following the pandemic period and will enable the reduction in the number of patients waiting for critical surgeries.

St Joseph’s will provide dedicated NHS access for a facility rental agreement with an option for NHS surgeons and anaesthetists to operate for one full theatre per week as well as for radiology procedures to be completed

The contract will deliver;

a) Facility rental for Theatres - dedicated laminar flow theatre, and day case theatres, with selection and booking of procedures to be undertaken via the Health Board’s patient administration system allowing complete visibility of the patient journey and continuity of care for when the patient returns to C&V. The theatre will accommodate weekend work if required. All equipment, consumables, and theatre staff (excluding surgeon and anaesthetist) shall be provided.

b) Facility rental for Inpatient services - inpatient capacity (12 rooms) and 5 day case pods for use by CVUHB. All inpatient rooms are en-suite and single occupancy to reduce any cross-infection risks. All nursing staff, consumables, pharmacy and RMO for post-op care and escalation of concerns to relevant consultant, if required, will be provided.

c) Contract for Imaging – 50% of the Health Board imaging capacity per week will be provided.

d) Cost per case contract for Endoscopy - a dedicated endoscopy suite will be provided which will operate a 2 session day from Monday to Friday, 10 sessions per week, as required.

e) Facility rental for Outpatients – St Joseph’s can provide access to Outpatients facilities to provide clinics for use by NHS Consultants