NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics Referral Waiting Times in Bradford

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

16 weeks

That's nearly 4 months

The NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 1,976 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 16 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Trauma & Orthopaedics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 45 have been waiting over a year. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since June 2025. It's slipped down 12 places in the national league for this department's; now 243 out of 307 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
16.1weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
2k
▼ -134
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
45
▼ -15
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,976
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
43 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
45 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,168 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

No change

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 243rd out of 307 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 38th out of 41 in North East and Yorkshire

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD9 6RJ
01274 542 200
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 1,976 patients on its Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 16 weeks.

Does Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

About 55% of Trauma & Orthopaedics patients at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Trauma & Orthopaedics wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.