Pontefract Hospital / Pontefract General Infirmary (Pontefract)

About

Pontefract Hospital, part of the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, stands as a cornerstone of healthcare provision in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. Offering a wide spectrum of medical services, the hospital caters to the diverse needs of the local community and beyond. From emergency care and surgical interventions to maternity services, outpatient clinics, and advanced diagnostic imaging, Pontefract Hospital plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality healthcare. With its dedicated staff and modern facilities, the hospital remains committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care to ensure the health and well-being of all those it serves.

Legal name: Pontefract Hospital / Pontefract General Infirmary
Governance: Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees: 3,500

Capacity

Total beds 500

ICU 40

NICU 10

PICU 7

OR theatres 16

Delivery rooms 5

ED bays 20

Cath labs 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,351

Outpatient 250,000

ED visits 40,000

Births 750

Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

Trauma centre — Level III
Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
Door-to-balloon: 62 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
Door-to-needle (stroke): 32 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

Cornea

All departments

Internal Medicine
Surgery
Emergency