Mr Simon Cockshott

Qualifications

BSc(Hons), MRPharmS, MBChB, MRCS, FRCS (T&O)

GMC number: 4635826

Practising since: 1999

Specialties

Orthopaedic surgery

Sub-specialties: Hip surgery, Knee surgery

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  • Alternate Monday 08:00 - 12:00
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About

Mr Cockshott graduated from the University of Manchester in 1999. He completed his core and higher orthopaedic training in the West Midlands, gaining experience in several leading centres, including the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham and the Queen Elizabeth Major Trauma Centre. He subsequently undertook advanced subspecialty training at the renowned Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry.

Mr Cockshott went on to complete a lower‑limb fellowship in Derby before being appointed as a Consultant Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2014.

His specialist interests and areas of expertise include:

  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Knee replacement surgery, including partial, total and revision procedures
  • Primary hip replacement surgery

Before pursuing a career in medicine, Mr Cockshott qualified as a pharmacist and worked in both the pharmaceutical industry and clinical pharmacy. This additional background provides him with enhanced insight into medication management, patient safety and perioperative care.
Mr Cockshott specialises in:

  • Hip replacement
  • Knee replacement
  • Knee arthroscopy

He is committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care, drawing on broad training and multidisciplinary expertise.

Special interests

  • Total hip replacement
  • Knee replacement, including partial and revision procedures
  • Knee arthroscopy

Other interests

Mr Cockshott is actively involved in the education and training of future clinicians. He plays a regular role in the training of orthopaedic surgeons and contributes to the teaching and development of medical students.

Personal interests

Outside of his clinical practice, Mr Cockshott enjoys spending quality time with his family, including his three children and four dogs—just a small part of his growing menagerie.

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Simon Cockshott at Nuffield Health

  • Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
  • Revision knee replacement
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Cartilage resurfacing
  • Joint resurfacing
  • Knee arthroscopy (knee keyhole surgery)
  • Patella stabilisation
  • Hip replacement
  • Bone Graft

Locations Mr Simon Cockshott works with

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    Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4SN

    01332 540100
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Related experience

Memberships

  • General Medical Council
  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • Royal College Surgeons (Edinburgh)

Other posts held

  • Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Derby Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Insurers Mr Simon Cockshott works with

Mr Simon Cockshott works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Westfield Health WPA
  • Cigna
  • Police Mutual
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • WPA

Declaration

Mr Simon Cockshott does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Simon Cockshott does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Simon Cockshott does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.