28 October 2025
Health and Care Jersey has joined a national register enabling it to monitor the performance of
joint implants and identify best practices.
Jersey’s General Hospital is now part of the National Joint Registry, NJR – the world’s largest
orthopaedic registry – alongside England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and
Guernsey.
The NJR plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes by collecting and analysing data on
joint replacement surgeries. With nearly 4.5 million surgical procedure records – and growing by
approximately 250,000 each year – the registry provides a comprehensive view of implant
performance, surgical techniques, and hospital outcomes.
By participating in the NJR, HCJ will contribute to and benefit from the registry’s extensive data
set. The registry enables healthcare providers to monitor the performance of implants,
hospitals, and surgeons, identify best practices, and flag areas needing improvement. This
evidence-based approach supports continuous improvement in patient safety and the quality
of care.
Jersey’s inclusion in the NJR ensures that Islanders undergoing joint replacement procedures
are part of a broader effort to enhance orthopaedic care across the British Isles. It also opens
new opportunities for research and innovation, helping to shape the future of joint surgery both
locally and internationally.
Simon West, a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon and Medical Director for HCJ said:
“I am delighted that Jersey has joined the National Joint Registry, showing a clear commitment
to the ongoing quality and safety of orthopaedic services on the Island and the governance of
this service. This will allow us to continue the delivery of high-quality orthopaedic care.”
Mr Tim Wilton, NJR Medical Director, said: “The National Joint Registry is thrilled to welcome
Jersey General Hospital’s orthopaedic services on board and facilitate their engagement with
the NJR’s quality monitoring and reporting outcomes activities. Central to the NJR’s work is the
interests of patients, to enhance patient safety and to improve orthopaedic outcomes.”
Elaine Young, NJR Director of Operations, added: “Jersey joining us is really great news for any
patients undergoing joint surgery. Through the hospital’s contribution to the registry, we can
ensure that all surgical procedures that are added enable the NJR to monitor and analyse
the performance of implants and joint surgery performed at this hospital.”
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