Locum Consultant in Hand & Wrist Surgery

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Locum Consultant in Hand & Wrist Surgery for a fixed term position until April 2026. The physician will manage hand trauma and elective surgeries. Required qualifications include FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent and significant experience in hand surgery. The role involves teaching within the department and maintaining high standards of patient care. This opportunity is suitable for a driven professional passionate about surgical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
• Evidence of continuing medical education is required.
• Experience in complex/tertiary hand and wrist surgery.

Responsibilities

• Cover hand trauma and elective commitments.
• Participate in departmental teaching and training.
• Adhere to Trust Patient Service Commitment.

Skills

Complex hand and wrist surgery

Broad-based training

Team collaboration

Self-reflection

Research application

Education

FRCS (Tr & Orth) / FRCS (Plast) or equivalent

Diploma in Hand Surgery/Hand Fellowship

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Hand & Wrist Surgery

The closing date is 07 January 2026

Applications are invited for a fixed term locum post until April 2026 to work in the Hand and Wrist Surgery team. The post is open to a suitably trained Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgeon. A regular on-call commitment will compose part of the job plan.

The post holder will be responsible for covering hand trauma and elective commitments as detailed in the job plan. They will take part in departmental teaching, training, governance and performance.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for covering hand trauma and elective commitments as detailed below. They will take part in departmental teaching, training, governance and performance.

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.

Adhere to the Trust Patient Service Commitment and adopt a professional approach to patient care at all times.

Develop clinical practice through self-reflection and learning from experience, application of research into practice and active contribution within the multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

• FRCS (Tr & Orth) / FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
• Evidence of broad-based training Sub-specialty training to fellowship level Evidence of continuing medical education
• Diploma in Hand Surgery/Hand Fellowship
• Experience in complex / tertiary hand and wrist surgery

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.

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust