North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is a major integrated healthcare provider serving over 400,000 residents in Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, and surrounding areas in North East England. The Trust operates two primary hospital sites, the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool, providing a full spectrum of acute, elective, and community health services. As a designated University Teaching Trust, it maintains strong academic links with regional universities and plays a significant role in medical education and workforce training. The organization is highly active in clinical research, hosting a wide array of national and international trials across specialties such as oncology, cardiology, and respiratory medicine. It is recognized for its innovation in patient care, including being a lead center for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The Trust operates as a public benefit corporation, allowing for financial reinvestment into local services and infrastructure to improve community health outcomes.