The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) was delighted to welcome Rory Deighton, Director of the Acute Network at the NHS Confederation, on a visit to the Trust Monday.
Mr Deighton was hosted by Matthew Hartland, Chief Executive of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, who guided him on a tour showcasing the breadth of innovation and expertise at the specialist Trust.
The visit included stops at Outpatients, where Mr Deighton met consultants and gained insight into the hospital’s specialist clinical services, and Theatres, where the team shared their success in achieving GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time) accreditation. He also visited the Dubrowsky Regenerative Medicine Laboratory to learn more about the pioneering orthopaedic research being carried out on site, and the Knowledge Hub, home to the Trust’s new MSK Academy.
Speaking about the visit, Matthew Hartland said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Rory to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. We are proud to showcase the work of our teams, from world-class research to innovation in education and patient care. It was a great opportunity to highlight the value specialist Trusts bring to the NHS.”
The visit provided a valuable opportunity for the NHS Confederation to see first-hand the role specialist providers like ROH play in delivering high-quality care and advancing musculoskeletal medicine, as well as the unique challenges they face.
Rory Deighton commented: “I was hugely impressed by the work of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. The Trust is an excellent example of how specialist providers drive innovation, deliver outstanding care, and contribute to the wider health system. Visits like this help us understand how best to support specialist Trusts in the future.”
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, based in Birmingham, is one of only a handful of specialist orthopaedic centres in the UK and is recognised nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedic care, research, and education.
