Royal Hallamshire Hospital
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The Royal Hallamshire Hospital is a general and teaching hospital
located in Sheffield
, South Yorkshire
, England
. It is in the city's West End
, facing Glossop Road and close to the main campus of University of Sheffield
and the Collegiate Crescent campus of Sheffield Hallam University
. The hospital is run by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
(which also runs the Northern General Hospital
), and is also in proximity to the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital and Weston Park Hospital
--both of which are part of the Trust--and the Sheffield Children's Hospital
, which is not.
. The previous low-rise outpatient buildings (in the foreground) date from the 1950s and the 1960s. The building is in the shape of a T with the rear part of the building overhanging a service road.http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=sheffield&ll=53.378439,-1.493497&spn=0.004422,0.013561&t=k The hospital consists of three main interlinked buildings, the most significant being the monolithic 21-storey concrete
structure
, the third highest in Sheffield after St Pauls Tower and the Arts Tower
which results in some commanding views over most of the city. The hospital can also be seen from just about anywhere in the city and is a distinctive landmark. The incinerator stack is at the foot of the T.
Most non-emergency departments are represented, with Accident and Emergency cases being handled by the Northern General Hospital
, on the north side of the city (also part of the Trust
) for adults, and the Children's Hospital dealing with minors. The hospital is at the forefront of research and teaching in a number of disciplines, including Neurosciences and Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine.
Most auxiliary and administration departments are located close by in other buildings, mostly former private mansions, along Claremont Place and Claremont Crescent which run up the east side of the complex. There is also an NHS Walk-In service, a Minor Injuries Unit (both open from 8a.m. to 8p.m., seven days a week) and an Emergency Admission Unit (which does NOT operate a walk in service).
(though it was due to be opened by the Queen). It is linked by a bridge from the rear of the main building. This is a modern replacement of the old Victorian Jessop Hospital
for Women, one of the first maternity hospitals in the country at the time, and is now the city's fertility
, maternity
and gynaecologial
centre.
and the University of Sheffield
, with nursing, midwifery and professions allied to medicine being trained at the former, and doctors and dentists being taught at the latter. Some members of staff have chairs at one or other of the two universities.
Teaching hospital
A teaching hospital is a hospital that provides clinical education and training to future and current doctors, nurses, and other health professionals, in addition to delivering medical care to patients...
located in Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.29 million. It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and City of Sheffield...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is in the city's West End
West End, Sheffield
The West End is a loosely-defined area of Sheffield, consisting of part of the City Centre, in addition to some of the western suburbs. The term has been in use for at least 150 years.- Modern Usage :...
, facing Glossop Road and close to the main campus of University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a research university based in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. It is one of the original 'red brick' universities and is a member of the Russell Group of leading research intensive universities...
and the Collegiate Crescent campus of Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is a higher education institution in South Yorkshire, England, based on two sites in Sheffield. City Campus is located in the city centre, close to Sheffield railway station, and Collegiate Crescent Campus is about two miles away, adjacent to Ecclesall Road in...
. The hospital is run by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest of the United Kingdom's current 140 NHS Foundation Trusts. The Chief Executive is Sir Andrew Cash and the Medical Director Professor Michael Richmond....
(which also runs the Northern General Hospital
Northern General Hospital
The Northern General Hospital is a large teaching hospital in Sheffield, England. It hosts most major departments, including a busy Accident and Emergency for adults...
), and is also in proximity to the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital and Weston Park Hospital
Weston Park Hospital
Weston Park Hospital is part of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Broomhill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The hospital specialises in the treatment of cancer and is one of three purpose built specialist cancer hospitals in the United Kingdom...
--both of which are part of the Trust--and the Sheffield Children's Hospital
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Children's Trust is one of the United Kingdom's NHS hospital trusts mainly providing healthcare for Children in Sheffield and the surrounding area of South Yorkshire...
, which is not.
History
The main building was completed in 1979 and was opened by HRH Prince Charles, Prince of WalesPrince of Wales
Prince of Wales is a title traditionally granted to the heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the 15 other independent Commonwealth realms...
. The previous low-rise outpatient buildings (in the foreground) date from the 1950s and the 1960s. The building is in the shape of a T with the rear part of the building overhanging a service road.http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=sheffield&ll=53.378439,-1.493497&spn=0.004422,0.013561&t=k The hospital consists of three main interlinked buildings, the most significant being the monolithic 21-storey concrete
Concrete
Concrete is a composite construction material, composed of cement and other cementitious materials such as fly ash and slag cement, aggregate , water and chemical admixtures.The word concrete comes from the Latin word...
structure
Structure
Structure is a fundamental, tangible or intangible notion referring to the recognition, observation, nature, and permanence of patterns and relationships of entities. This notion may itself be an object, such as a built structure, or an attribute, such as the structure of society...
, the third highest in Sheffield after St Pauls Tower and the Arts Tower
Arts Tower
The Arts Tower is a building at 12 Bolsover Street in Sheffield, England belonging to the University of Sheffield and opened in 1966. English Heritage has called it "the most elegant university tower block in Britain of its period...
which results in some commanding views over most of the city. The hospital can also be seen from just about anywhere in the city and is a distinctive landmark. The incinerator stack is at the foot of the T.
Facilities
There are 12 operating theatres which are located in the basement and a further 5 which are situated on the ground floor. There are three main lift shafts, with two elevators in each for public use, and a rear set of five for staff and service use. The topmost floors are given over to the Intensive Care Unit and building services such as air conditioning. Most of the middle floors are wards and the front-facing windows are in distinctive shallow V-shaped bay design.Most non-emergency departments are represented, with Accident and Emergency cases being handled by the Northern General Hospital
Northern General Hospital
The Northern General Hospital is a large teaching hospital in Sheffield, England. It hosts most major departments, including a busy Accident and Emergency for adults...
, on the north side of the city (also part of the Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest of the United Kingdom's current 140 NHS Foundation Trusts. The Chief Executive is Sir Andrew Cash and the Medical Director Professor Michael Richmond....
) for adults, and the Children's Hospital dealing with minors. The hospital is at the forefront of research and teaching in a number of disciplines, including Neurosciences and Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine.
Most auxiliary and administration departments are located close by in other buildings, mostly former private mansions, along Claremont Place and Claremont Crescent which run up the east side of the complex. There is also an NHS Walk-In service, a Minor Injuries Unit (both open from 8a.m. to 8p.m., seven days a week) and an Emergency Admission Unit (which does NOT operate a walk in service).
New developments
A recent development is the new Jessop Wing (not shown), opened in 2000 by the Lord Lieutenant of South YorkshireLord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire
This is a list of those who have held the position of Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire:The post was created on 1 April 1974, covering the new metropolitan county of South Yorkshire...
(though it was due to be opened by the Queen). It is linked by a bridge from the rear of the main building. This is a modern replacement of the old Victorian Jessop Hospital
Jessop Hospital
The Jessop Hospital for Women was opened in 1878 with funds from Thomas Jessop, a wealthy steelworks-owner. The architect was John Dodsley Webster. It was built to replace the old Sheffield Hospital for Women, which had only nine beds. The building cost £26,000 - a lot of money at the time - all...
for Women, one of the first maternity hospitals in the country at the time, and is now the city's fertility
Fertility
Fertility is the natural capability of producing offsprings. As a measure, "fertility rate" is the number of children born per couple, person or population. Fertility differs from fecundity, which is defined as the potential for reproduction...
, maternity
Maternity
Maternity or motherhood is the social and legal acknowledgment of the parental relationship between a mother and her child.It is specially related with the protection of the baby and the mother within and after the childbirth.-See also:...
and gynaecologial
Gynaecology
Gynaecology or gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system . Literally, outside medicine, it means "the science of women"...
centre.
Training
The hospital has very close links with both Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is a higher education institution in South Yorkshire, England, based on two sites in Sheffield. City Campus is located in the city centre, close to Sheffield railway station, and Collegiate Crescent Campus is about two miles away, adjacent to Ecclesall Road in...
and the University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a research university based in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. It is one of the original 'red brick' universities and is a member of the Russell Group of leading research intensive universities...
, with nursing, midwifery and professions allied to medicine being trained at the former, and doctors and dentists being taught at the latter. Some members of staff have chairs at one or other of the two universities.