Sheffield-based JRI Orthopaedics has announced the appointment of Frank Collins as its new chairman.

Collins, who will take over in the role from retiree Brian Jones, is also chairman at The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

JRI chief executive Keith Jackson said: "The board are delighted that Frank joins us at such an exciting time for JRI. He brings a wealth of experience from medical device companies and from a leading NHS trust."