It was built on the site of the former Oldchurch Park, a short distance south of the town centre.

It was designed by Jonathan Bailey Associates and built by Bovis Lend Lease at a cost of £312 million on Rom Valley Way, near the now demolished Romford Ice Arena.

Facilities include an accident and emergency (A&E) department, hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU), birthing centre, renal dialysis unit, specialist neuroscience centre, 16 operating theatres and a helipad.

[8] In July 2013 the Care Quality Commission issued a formal warning about the hospital, particularly for the accident and emergency department.

[14] Bedrock Radio is a registered charity broadcasting from the Cornwall Suite studios located within Queen's Hospital.