February 2010
Spire St Saviour’s Hospital in Hythe has bucked the recession trend by investing £1.5 million in building and improvement works whilst actively generating new jobs and staff recruitment. Refurbishment work began at the beginning of December and will be completed in March 2010.
A telescopic crane lifted specialist equipment up and over the hospital roof, into the building on Sunday 7 February, 2010. The investment includes new surgical instruments, a new two bed high dependency unit, improved decontamination facilities, a new reception and a new outpatient treatment room, which will improve the cosmetic and gynaecology outpatient’s service. A proportion of the money has been used on a structural spend behind the hospital, for a new air handling unit, to improve air circulation in the theatres, a major advantage when seeking to prevent airborne bacteria and infections.
Joanna McKay, Hospital Director comments: “It’s great to see such a positive investment go into the local area and as a local employer, this redevelopment will lead to further jobs and we are actively recruiting Registered nurses. The investment has been made to provide a better service to our local community. Unlike other businesses, hospitals can't simply adjust by reducing their output or cutting back on hours. Recession or not, our communities rely on us to deliver essential healthcare services 24/7.”
The hospital which was built in 1964 stands on the hillside with beautiful sea views. Over the years, the hospital has changed ownership but has retained its core values as a quality healthcare provider. Joanna McKay continues: “We want to show local people that Spire St Saviour’s Hospital is here for them and will remain a thriving local business.”