Kent and Medway
Orthopaedic Centre

A new multimillion-pound theatre complex
providing three operating theatres and 24 dedicated surgical beds
for patients having planned orthopaedic surgery.

About the Centre

The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre is a new multimillion-pound theatre complex at Maidstone Hospital for patients undergoing planned orthopaedic surgery. Completed in September 2024, it treats patients from across the region and is increasing the Trust’s capacity for planned surgical procedures.

Three open plan laminar flow theatres
14-bed inpatient ward
10-trolley day case ward
Recovery, x-ray and therapy space
Dedicated reception
Admission and discharge lounge

Part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England, the Centre is separate from the main hospital building and Emergency Department.

Our patients

Patients are seen via a GP referral to the Musculoskeletal service (MSK). From there, they are offered the choice of travelling to the Centre for their surgery, or staying in their local trust. The benefits of care in a state-of-the-art centre, and a potentially a shorter wait for treatment, appeal to many.

Patients arrive through the reception area where they are taken through to the ward. Once there, they are prepared for their surgery and taken through to the theatres for their operation. After the surgery they are recovered in the dedicated recovery and either taken back to the day case ward if they are going home, or to the inpatient ward if they need to stay overnight.

Patient flow is overseen by the Centre Manager and the Flow Coordinator who liaise with the Centre’s physiotherapists and occupational therapists to ensure all patients have a safe and timely discharge. When ready to be discharged, patients wait in the discharge lounge for collection.

Our team

Porters, cleaners – specialised in cleaning the laminar air flow system – and dedicated domestic staff to protect infection control
Catering staff to serve hot meals, drinks and snacks
Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs)
Theatre Nurses, Theatre support workers (TCSWs) and ODPs
Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Associates (NAs) and Senior Staff Nurses (Junior Sister or Charge Nurse)
Surgical Care Practitioners (SCP)
Receptionists, ward clerks, a flow coordinator and admin team leader
Anaesthetists
Surgeons
Unit doctor (RMO)
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Pharmacist and pharmacy staff
Radiographer
Phlebotomy
Materials management staff