Trauma & Orthopaedics Department Waiting Times in North Shields

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

12 weeks

That's 3 months

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. There are currently 10,048 people waiting to see an orthopaedic consultant, with a typical wait of about 3 months. 68% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

68 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
10,048
people on the waiting list
34 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
6 people
have been waiting over a year
3,857 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (38% of the list)

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 about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 142nd out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 21st 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.

North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, NE29 8NH
0344 811 8111
NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting time at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting time at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is about 12 weeks.

How does Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

You can compare Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP.

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