The JPOC and Oulton Suite are a transformative step for healthcare delivery at the JPUH in Gorleston, Norfolk.
Operating seven days a week, 50 weeks a year, it will provide a planned 1,400 extra theatre sessions annually and enough capacity for not only the hospital’s annual planned orthopaedic operations but also additional cases from across the Norfolk and Waveney healthcare system. This extra capacity should allow for the treatment of more than 3,000 additional patients – more than the current orthopaedic elective capacity.

This two-storey Hub consists of two operating theatres, a post-surgery recovery area and four patient bays as well as staff facilities on the ground floor. On the first floor, there are a number of treatment and consultation rooms which will offer a range of diagnostic services.

These new facilities mean that surgery can continue even at times of peak demand, such as during the winter months, when traditionally elective procedures have been postponed freeing up beds for patients requiring emergency care.

Additionally, the modern, roomy and light design of the facility prioritises patient comfort and recovery. Features such as spacious waiting areas, patient lounges, and recovery zones promote a positive experience, reducing anxiety and enhancing outcomes.