James Cook University Hospital, Middlesborough
Gentian's management arm, Gentian Management Services Ltd, manage the retail units within James Cook University Hospital.
We build better spaces for the NHS
We’ve helped more than 25 NHS Trust Partnerships across England and Wales create more clinical space, better flow, and better facilities.
What we do
Our primary focus is to improve operational efficiency for the benefit of the people interacting with the environments we build, and help staff and the general public, prosper at work and in their day-to-day lives.
Design
We design facilities which sit comfortably within existing buildings.
Build
We build new facilities on time and on cost, with minimal inconvenience to the smooth running of the hospital. We also refurbish existing buildings to incorporate retail outlets.
Finance
Our model is proven through our 20 years of successful operation. We have a library of precedent documents and a long-term relationship with our funders.
Operate
We maintain and repair our facilities and serve as the principal contact for the trust.
Manage
We recognise potential for development, resolve procurement issues and make recommendations on layout and tenant mix.
Advise
We advise Trusts and their PFI partners via a fee based consultancy service. We help Trusts find the right tenant, achieve the best rental income and secure suitable lease terms. We also advise on location and space requirements based on the existing hospital estate.
Featured flagship projects
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester
Gentian first acquired a retail interest at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in 2005 when the new PFI-funded hospital opened. A second interest was secured in 2009 with the underlease of the retail elements in the Tower block main entrance.
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle
In 2009 Gentian acquired a 38-year underlease of the retail units within the PFI-funded extension to the Freemen Hospital.
Finchley Memorial Hospital, North Finchley
In 2013 Gentian acquired a 30-year lease on the café unit within the new PFI-funded Finchley Memorial community hospital.
Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
Gentian were involved in the new PFI hospital at Broomfield as the original developers of the car park upon which the new hospital was built. Gentian restructured their existing car park lease and purchased a 30 year head lease for the retail and café areas in a new main entrance.
Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge
Gentian, designed, financed, and carried out major improvement works to the main entrance, reception, concourse and food court within the Hospital at nil cost to the Trust.
Sustainability and the NHS
We work closely with the NHS throughout the internal design stage of our buildings to create an environment that enhances the experience for healthcare workers, patients and visitors when visiting or working in the hospital. This is in order to help it become the world’s first net-zero national health service by meeting its two mains goals:
NHS Carbon Footprint
For the emissions it controls directly (the NHS Carbon Footprint), it will reach net zero by 2040, with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2028 to 2032
NHS Carbon Footprint Plus
For the emissions it can influence (the NHS Carbon Footprint Plus), it will reach net zero by 2045, with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2036 to 2039
How we help
Particular focus is given to maximising natural light, using aesthetically stimulating materials to increase circulation space and provide relaxing dwell areas, amongst other criteria. We also provide free energy assessments to NHS Trusts and advise on how to deal with any issues highlighted.
We partner with the NHS and green technology companies to produce and implement sustainable initiatives, such as waste-to-energy facilities, reverse vending machines which incentivise the recycling of plastic bottles and aluminium cans, and energy collection and battery storage.
These can be incorporated within existing buildings and in new construction projects.
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Tenants in 23 hospital sites