Theatres
West Suffolk Hospital's main theatres are dedicated to providing and maintaining the highest possible standards of individualised patient care. The aim of the unit is to deliver safe, effective and holistic care by knowledgeable practitioners. We aim to maintain the patient’s dignity while respecting religious, cultural and ideological beliefs.
Services provided
We have eight theatres providing trauma, emergency and obstetric cover, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
Booked surgical services performed within the department include orthopaedics, urology, colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, laparoscopic, general breast, gynaecology, ear, nose and throat, vascular and plastic surgery.
Contact the team
Reception: 01284 713433 or 01284 713374
Theatre suite coordinator: 01284 713320
Location
Main hospital building, first floor, opposite main lifts.
Patient information
Our operating theatres cover a wide range of surgical specialities. Each has its own team of theatre staff skilled in their respective specialities; all play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the operating theatres. Our main goal is ensuring the best possible quality of care for all patients coming to theatres.
As well as surgeons and anaesthetists the team includes any combination of the following:
- Registered nurses
- Operating department practitioners
- Assistant theatre practitioners
- Health care support staff.
The department facilitates a Diploma of Higher Education Operating Department practice training programme undertaken in conjunction with University of Suffolk. In addition, registered nurse training and valuable placement of other health care professionals take place within the complex.