The event marks the completion of the building’s highest structural point and signifies another important step towards delivering a modern, purpose-built critical care environment for patients and colleagues.
Senior colleagues were given a tour of the new development, offering a first-hand look at the layout, scale and progress of the building.
Construction of the new Department of Critical Care began in October 2025. Once complete, the 22-bed department will care for some of the Trust’s most vulnerable patients, supporting treatment in a modern environment designed around patient safety, dignity and recovery.
Joining the tour were Zara Jones, Acting Chief Executive at DBTH, and senior members of the critical care team. Guided by Dr Kirsty Edmondson Jones, Director of Infrastructure, and colleagues from Integrated Health Projects (IHP), visitors toured the basement, ground floor and rooftop areas, gaining a clear sense of the scale and progress of the development.
Significant progression continues across the site, with key infrastructure taking shape to support the safe and efficient operation of the new department.
Alongside the structural build reaching its highest point, specialist systems are being installed throughout the building, including ventilation, smart building controls and cooling systems that will help maintain safe temperatures and support essential clinical equipment. Internal spaces are also taking shape, with partition walls, heating and cooling and electrical works progressing across multiple floors.
Zara Jones said: “Reaching this milestone is a really important moment for the Trust and for everyone involved in delivering this development. The new Department of Critical Care represents a significant investment in the future of healthcare across Doncaster and Bassetlaw.
“Most importantly, this will make a real difference for our patients and their families. It will provide a modern, purpose-built environment where some of our most vulnerable patients can receive the highest quality care, supported by facilities designed to improve comfort, privacy and dignity at a very difficult time.”
Dr Kirsty Edmondson Jones said: “This topping out milestone reflects the excellent progress being made on site and the strong partnership working that continues to drive this project forward.
“The Trust has seen significant investment in recent years, with 2025 representing one of the most substantial periods of capital development in our history. This scheme is a key example of how we are transforming our estate to better support both patients and staff, alongside a number of other ambitious developments planned for the future.”
The new Department of Critical Care is expected to be completed later this year, with the department anticipated to welcome its first patients in early 2027.
