Working with NHS Trusts to achieve their 18-week Referral to Treatment waiting times.

Surgery insourcing More capacity.For surgical pathways.

Full teams for clinics and theatre sessions across general surgery, urology, gynaecology and more.

Overview

Surgery Insourcing

Surgery insourcing gives hospitals enhanced control over the range of surgical services provided, which can elevate the standard of care, improve patient outcomes, and boost operational efficiencies. By centralising services within the hospital's existing framework, insourcing promotes a more integrated and cohesive approach to healthcare delivery, leading to streamlined processes and improved patient care quality.

We can provide full theatre teams that include highly experienced Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Operating Department Assistants (ODAs), nurses, and Health Care Assistants (HCAs). Our teams are well-equipped to conduct a variety of procedures ideally suited for an insourcing model. The depth of our specialist pool minimises dependency on local staffing resources and allows for the swift deployment of our skilled workforce across the nation on short notice.

Our specialists provide comprehensive services spanning diagnostics and treatment for both inpatient and outpatient care. They offer expert advice and devise tailored management plans, facilitating healthcare delivery through both face-to-face clinics and virtual clinics.

General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery

Our Consultants can provide New Patient & Follow Up Consultations, whatever the size of the backlog. Some of the surgical procedures our Teams can provide include but are not limited to:

  • Cholecystectomy
  • Colorectal
  • Hernia repairs
  • Haemorrhoid
  • Laparoscopic procedures

Urology

Whilst we provide consultant New Patient & Follow Up Consultations, our consultants can also carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in urology. Our capabilities encompass a broad spectrum of procedures, including but not limited to:

  • Urodynamic studies
  • Prostate and bladder biopsies
  • Cystoscopies
  • Therapeutic bladder injections
  • Peno-genital surgery
  • Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)
  • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
  • UROLIFT procedures
  • Laser treatments for urinary tract stones
  • Among other high-energy interventions.

Moreover, our consultants also manage outpatient clinics, enabling us to provide seamless end-to-end pathway solutions that enhance patient care continuity and efficiency.

Gynaecology Services

ES offers a consultant-led service for hospitals, complete with any necessary support staff. Our insourcing solutions help meet the high demand for gynaecological services, drastically reducing waiting times and efficiently managing the workload of your in-house team. This means patients receive faster, more convenient care without needing to visit external hospitals.

By offering a wide range of services, from basic diagnostics to specialised surgical care, our insourcing solutions enable healthcare providers to meet patient needs more efficiently and effectively. Here's a summary of the services we provide:

  • Outpatient Consultations
    • General Gynaecology Clinics: We handle routine check-ups, menstrual issues, pelvic pain, and other general concerns.
    • Urogynaecology Clinic: We focus on pelvic floor disorders, urinary incontinence, and prolapse.
  • Diagnostic Services
    • Ultrasound Scanning: We offer transvaginal and pelvic ultrasounds to check for fibroids, cysts, and assess early pregnancy.
    • Hysteroscopy: This service allows us to directly view the uterine cavity to diagnose and treat intrauterine issues.
    • Biopsy Services: We provide endometrial, cervical, and vulvar biopsies for detailed tissue examination.
  • Minor Surgical Procedures
    • Laparoscopy: This minimally invasive surgery helps diagnose and treat conditions like endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and ectopic pregnancies.
    • Hysteroscopic Procedures: We perform procedures like polypectomy, myomectomy, and removal of intrauterine adhesions.
    • Cervical Procedures: Our services include the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) or cone biopsy to address abnormal cervical cells.
    • Vaginal Surgeries: We handle prolapse repairs, Bartholin's cyst removal, and other minor surgeries.

Breast Surgery Insourcing

Using our expert Multi-disciplinary Team, ES can provide a one-stop breast clinic service. This service is meticulously designed to provide comprehensive diagnostic and consultation services for breast health all within a single visit. This streamlined approach combines assessments and procedures — typically necessitating multiple appointments — into one efficient session. This model not only expedites the diagnostic process but also accelerates the initiation of appropriate treatment plans, enhancing overall patient experience and outcomes.

Some of the benefits of using our One-Stop service include access to Consultations and Rapid access to test and results.

Your pathway.Our team alongside yours.

A bespoke service or a fully managed approach, with clinical and operational responsibilities agreed around the pathway commissioned.

  1. 01 Define your requirements Agree the pathway, capacity needs and delivery scope.
  2. 02 Plan delivery together Coordinate workforce, facilities, scheduling and governance.
  3. 03 Deliver and review Monitor activity, quality and performance with your team.
Sonographer carrying out an echocardiogram
Clinical team reviewing a patient plan together
Coordinator booking patient appointments by phone
Consultant talking with a patient

Your facilities.Flexible delivery.

Activity can be planned across weekdays, evenings and weekends, helping you make better use of available clinical space.

  • Weekdays
  • Evenings
  • Weekends

Clinical care, supportedby operational detail.

  • Patient booking and scheduling
  • Patient communication
  • Consultant-led clinical teams
  • Multidisciplinary workforce
  • Clinical and operational management
  • Pathway coordination
  • Clinical governance and quality assurance
  • Equipment and consumables where agreed
  • Activity reporting and performance monitoring
Clinician reviewing patient notes

Quality at every stage.

Clinical governance, patient safety and clear communication are central to the service model. Roles, responsibilities, reporting and review arrangements are agreed with your organisation.

  • Clinical governance
  • Patient safety
  • Performance review

Let's shapeyour service.

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Testimonials

What our clients say

Elective Services provide a full one stop clinic service team every week on Saturdays seeing 24 patients. Elective services have provided a number of teams on rotation, the majority working substantively for other NHS Trusts. The team are led by a Consultant Surgeon and Elective Services have not used any staff employed by our Trust, other than a local care nurse to support the one stop clinic. The teams have provided a quality service, have been good to work with, being professional, courteous and punctual for the clinics. I am happy to recommend Elective Services to you

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Hospital Manager
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Trusted standards, verified quality.

Independently registered and certified, so NHS Trusts and healthcare partners can rely on safe, secure and consistent care.