Major endoscopy centre construction to begin at Poole Hospital 

Exciting plans are now underway to expand University Hospitals Dorset’s (UHD) endoscopy services at Poole Hospital with the creation of a new, state-of-the-art centre. This marks a significant milestone in Poole Hospital’s development as major planned care hospital for the region.

Constructed using the latest modular technology, the unit will be constructed on the current Parkview House site, featuring six procedure rooms with the potential for future expansion as a training centre. A training room and seminar room have been incorporated into the ground floor plans already.

Dr. Suranga Dharmasiri, UHD consultant gastroenterologist and the Dorset Integrated Care System (ICS) lead for endoscopy, shared his enthusiasm for the project:

"As we enter the construction phase, we’re excited to see our vision come to life.

“The new centre will enable us to treat more patients, reduce waiting times, enhance patient experiences, and train the next generation of endoscopy professionals in Dorset."

The £21 million development is a cornerstone of Dorset ICS’s long-term vision for the Community Diagnostic Centres programme, following a 'hub and spoke' model to improve elective diagnostics.

The Hub has been designed by P+HS Architects in collaboration with Premier Modular and will significantly reduce on-site disruption once construction begins. Thanks to the use of off-site modular construction methods, hospital operations will be minimally affected during the build.

Premier Modular and P+HS Architects are key partners in this project, which is tailored to the unique character of Poole Hospital’s site. The design carefully balances therapeutic and practical needs, incorporating efficient clinical patient flows within a welcoming, human-scaled environment.

A comprehensive public consultation process, including input from local residents and special interest groups, helped shape the building’s layout and design. The result is a calming, nature-connected space that offers patients and staff framed views of the surrounding landscape, promoting a sense of wellbeing.

Demolition is scheduled to begin in November, with the project expected to be completed by Autumn 2025.