Consultant Hand Surgeon

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthHarmonie is seeking experienced Consultant Hand Surgeons for community-based roles in partnership with NHS Trusts. Offering flexible work patterns, minimal on-call duties, and a focus on patient-centered care, this role allows clinicians to make a significant impact in outpatient settings.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns with no on-call requirements

Administrative and clinical support

Access to fully equipped procedure rooms

Opportunities to influence service development

Qualifications

• Fellowship level training or significant experience in Hand Surgery.
• Proficiency in local anaesthesia techniques and wound closure.
• Experience working in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert diagnosis and treatment for hand and wrist conditions.
• Perform surgeries including carpal tunnel release and trigger finger.
• Document all clinical care accurately using Emis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Certificate in Hand Surgery BSSH/EBSQ

Tools

Emis Web

Job description

HealthHarmonieLtd is seeking experienced and highly motivated Consultant Hand Surgeons tosupport our expanding Minor Surgery, delivered in partnership with NHS Trustsacross the UK.

Main duties of the job

This is a flexible, community-based roleideal for clinicians seeking a better work-life balance, reduced on-callresponsibilities, and the opportunity to focus on patient-centred care in ahigh-quality outpatient setting.We welcome applicants who are passionate about improving access to specialistcare, and who take pride in delivering excellent surgical outcomes and apositive patient experience.

About us

HealthHarmonie is a leading independenthealthcare provider commissioned by the NHS to deliver a range ofcommunity-based clinical services, including Dermatology, Minor Surgery,Gynaecology, Ultrasound, ENT, and Ophthalmology.We pride ourselves on delivering patient-focused care that is local,accessible, and of the highest standard. Our team includes a growing network ofconsultants, and healthcare professionals who are committed to excellence,innovation, and collaboration.As a Consultant Hand Surgeon with HealthHarmonie, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible working patterns withno on-call requirements
• Administrative and clinicalsupport from a trained HCA and Nurse
• Access to fully equippedprocedure rooms in modern clinic environments
• Consistent patient flow andminimal DNAs
• Opportunities to influenceservice development and expansion

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert diagnosis andtreatment for a range of hand and wrist conditions in community-based settings.
• Perform a wide range of handsurgeries and injections, including but not limited to, carpal tunnel release,trigger finger.
• Work autonomously with supportfrom our clinical governance and operational teams.
• Document all clinical careaccurately using Emis and adhere to HealthHarmonies clinical protocols.
• Liaise with NHS partners andGPs as needed to ensure continuity of care and appropriate referrals.
• Conduct comprehensive patientassessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate withmultidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative careand patient education.
• Contribute to clinicalgovernance activities including audits, peer reviews, and incident reporting.
• Support ongoing servicedevelopment and innovation in community surgery delivery.

To apply, please submit your CV and a briefcover letter outlining your suitability for the role.Join us in transforming how surgical services are delivered across the NHSlocally, flexibly, and with quality at the heart of everything we do.

Person Specification

Skills and qualities

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Experience

• Proven experience in performing a variety of hand surgeries independently.
• Proficiency in the latest surgical techniques.
• Proficiency in local anaesthesia techniques and wound closure.
• Fellowship level training or significant experience in Hand Surgery
• Competence in performing common hand procedures under local anaesthetic.
• Experience working in community settings
• Participation in audit, teaching, or quality improvement projects
• Familiarity with Emis Web or similar electronic patient record systems

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics surgery.
• Completion of specialty training in Orthopaedics with experience in Hand Surgery.
• Certificate in Hand Surgery BSSH/EBSQ

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.