12th Health Estates Conference: Foundations for the Future

Estates & Facilities

08:30 am
31 Oct, 2024
etc venues Manchester, 11 Portland Street M1 3HU

12th Health Estates Conference: Foundations for the Future

Estates & Facilities

08:30 am
31 Oct, 2024
etc venues Manchester, 11 Portland Street M1 3HU

Current Landscape

The NHS Estate confronts a multifaceted environment characterised by the simultaneous challenges of a considerable maintenance backlog and the implementation of a transformative new hospital program. The longstanding issue of the maintenance backlog persists, presenting significant obstacles due to ageing infrastructure and heightened demands on healthcare facilities, causing delays in essential maintenance. While the NHS is currently undergoing a noteworthy transformation with the initiation of the new hospital program, designed to modernise the NHS Estate, this ambitious endeavour aims to address capacity issues, enhance patient care, and optimise overall healthcare delivery.

Striking a delicate balance between addressing the maintenance backlog and advancing the new hospitals program remains a crucial element in navigating the current landscape. This approach underscores the ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the public, aligned with the Labour government's pledge to deliver the New Hospitals Programme within their "Build an NHS fit for the future" manifesto.

Importance and timeliness of the event

This Health Estates conference serves as a pivotal platform for industry leaders, experts, and practitioners to converge, exchange insights, and stay abreast of the latest advancements in healthcare infrastructure and estates management. The Health Estates Conference is not merely an event but a cornerstone for professionals to stay informed, inspired, and connected, ultimately contributing to the continual improvement of NHS Estate.

Key content streams:

New Hospital Programme: Exploring the latest advancements in hospital design, construction, and technology, and the innovative approaches to planning, designing, and commissioning state-of-the-art healthcare estates in the NHS.

Sustainability and Net Zero Initiatives: The pressing need for sustainable healthcare practices and achieving net-zero emissions will take centre stage. Experts will share their experiences in integrating environmentally friendly practices into healthcare estates, reducing energy consumption, and implementing carbon-neutral initiatives.

Capital Investment Strategies: A critical aspect of healthcare infrastructure development, discussions on capital investment will delve into funding mechanisms, financial models, and partnerships that drive the expansion and modernisation of NHS.

Tackling Backlog Maintenance: Addressing the challenge of maintenance backlog will be a key theme, focusing on strategies to effectively manage and reduce backlog while ensuring uninterrupted patient care.

Workforce: The need for succession planning and the recruitment of a new generation of skilled professionals to ensure the continuity of effective estate management.

Why attend

The Health Estates Conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry experts, professionals and key stakeholders to exchange ideas, share experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations, ultimately empowering individuals to make informed decisions that positively impact the future of healthcare infrastructure and the overall NHS Estates.

Who will Attend

  • Associate Directors of Estates & Facilities
  • Chair
  • Chief Executives
  • Clinical Directors/Leaders
  • Commercial Directors/Managers
  • Deputy Directors of Estates & IT
  • Directors/Heads of Estates & Capital
  • ProjectsDirectors/Heads of IT
  • Directors/Heads of Organisational Development
  • Director/Heads of Operations
  • Electrical Engineering Estates Managers
  • Energy Managers
  • Estates Compliance Managers
  • Head of Estates Compliance
  • Heads of Estates
  • Health & Safety Managers
  • Mechanical Engineering Estates Managers
  • Net Zero Managers
  • NHS Trust Directors and Senior Managers
  • Senior Estates Managers
  • Strategic Estates Advisors/managers
  • Sustainability Managers

Sponsors & Partners

The programme

08:30

Registration

Registration - Open from 08:30 am - Closes at 10:30 am

All delegates must complete their registration process before the 10:30 AM cut-off time. Please arrive in a timely manner to allow for registration and to avoid any inconvenience. Delegates who arrive after the registration deadline will be refused entry to the event.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the event's schedule and ensuring that everyone can fully participate in the Estates Conference. If you have any questions or require assistance, our event staff will be available to assist you with the registration process.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to an insightful and productive event together!

09:30

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

Rob Jepson
Group Director of Estates and Facilities
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

09:40

Keynote Presentation - Integrating Digital Innovations into Estates and Facilities (Confirmed)

Steven Hipwell
Digital lead for Lancashire and South Cumbria’s New Hospitals Programme
NHS

I’ll cover digital transformation and innovation work being carried out in Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Trusts, including interoperability of systems, smart lighting and sensing, Building Management Systems, drones for building maintenance and robot use cases and benefits.

10:00

Charting a Greener Future: Sustainability and Net Zero Initiatives in Health Estates Panel Discussion

Tim Radcliffe
Net Zero Food Programme Manager
NHS England
Dr Philip Tamuno
Head of Sustainability and Net Zero
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust & Barts Health NHS Trust
Alex Pitman
Green Project Director
Alder Hey
Janet Smith
Head of Sustainability
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Helen Taylor
Healthcare Coordinator
The Carbon Literacy Project

This panel discussion delves into environmental responsibility within the NHS Estate. Esteemed experts will discuss innovative strategies and best practices for achieving net-zero carbon footprints, reducing waste, and adopting sustainable practices within healthcare infrastructure. With a focus on the healthcare sector's unique challenges, the panel aims to inspire actionable solutions and foster collaboration towards a more sustainable and resilient future for health estates.

Speakers:

  • Alex Pitman, Green Project Director, Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust (Confirmed)
  • Philip Tamuno, Joint Head of Sustainability and Net Zero, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (Confirmed)
  • Tim Radcliffe, Net Zero Food Programme Manager, NHS England (Confirmed)
  • Helen Taylor, Healthcare Coordinator  The Carbon Literacy Project (Confirmed)
  • Janet Smith, Head of Sustainability, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust & Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (Confirmed)
     

10:50

Morning Break

Morning Break

11:50

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

Rob Jepson
Group Director of Estates and Facilities
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

11:55

Case Study - Containment Laboratories – Avoiding disruption of service, costs, and prosecution

Steve Robertson
Director of Containment
CCTech Ltd

Case Study - CCTech

Containment laboratories; found in the Pathology Departments of many hospitals, are amongst the most specialised, and expensive rooms on the site. In this presentation we will discuss the Estate Services role in Construction and Maintaining the Laboratory, how to avoid disruption of service, the costs for the outsourcing and processing of high-risk samples and, in the worst cases, prosecution by the HSE, with the issue of an Improvement or Prohibition Notice.

12:15

Successful Water System Commissioning: A Case Study

Chris Knight
Training Manager
HYDROP E.C.S.

Case Study - HYDROP E.C.S.

Insights into the recent successful commissioning of a healthcare water system and an understanding of the demands to achieve a safe handover.

12:35

Keynote Presentation - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde journey to zero emission to date (Confirmed)

Paul Reid
Head of Transport and Travel
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

The presentation will cover the work undertaken by the largest health board in Scotland in terms of the journey to zero emissions. This will include the corporate fleet changes, training and investment as well as looking at our Travel planning teams work to support various sustainable travel options to staff.

12:55

Lunch and Networking

Lunch and Networking

13:40

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

Rob Jepson
Group Director of Estates and Facilities
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

13:45

Keynote Presentation - Ensuring Continuity in Estate Management: The Imperative of Succession Planning and Recruitment of Skilled Professionals (Confirmed)

Matthew Smith
Associate Director Operational Estates and Engineering
University Hospital Leicester

In the realm of estate management, the imperative of succession planning and the recruitment of a new generation of skilled professionals are paramount for ensuring organisational continuity. As seasoned professionals approach retirement, a well-thought-out succession plan becomes crucial to preserving institutional knowledge and facilitating a seamless transfer of skills. Simultaneously, recruiting a new wave of professionals equipped with diverse skills, including technological proficiency and adaptability, is essential for staying ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. By investing in comprehensive training, mentorship programs, and modern recruitment strategies, we not only secure the success of our estate management endeavours but also contribute to the growth and sustainability of the profession.

14:05

Keynote Presentation - Optimising Capital Investment Strategies in Healthcare Infrastructure: A Focus on NHS Estates (Confirmed)

Mr Andrew Grimes MSc, MRICS
Associate Director Property and Capital Development
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Capital will remain tight in the NHS and the and capital planning needs to be realistic and deliverable. It must not cause excessive service implementation costs and will need to reflect other long term government policies. Furthermore, strategies must note the needs of stakeholders and not transfer responsibilities to others, such as planning and transport authorities, for health decisions.

14:30

End Of Day

End Of Day

Convenzisvents

Your Pass Includes....

  • Access to a leading conference speaker programme
  • Interactive Q&A sessions
  • Fireside interviews
  • Cross-sector best practice
  • Meet the supplier opportunities
  • Hot breakfast & Lunch included
  • Access to post event drinks reception and Street food

Tickets For NHS Senior Managers

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