Locum Consultant in Hand & Wrist Surgery | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking an Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgeon for a fixed-term locum position in the Hand and Wrist Surgery team until April 2026. Responsibilities include covering hand trauma and elective commitments, as well as participating in departmental teaching and governance. Applicants must be medically qualified with GMC specialist registration. A regular on-call commitment is part of the job plan, ensuring critical patient care in a safe and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Orthopaedics or Plastics with a commitment to patient care.
• Ability to cover hand trauma and elective commitments as per job plan.
• Engage in departmental teaching, training, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Cover hand trauma and elective commitments as detailed in the job plan.
• Participate in teaching, training, governance, and performance activities.

Skills

Medically qualified

GMC specialist registration

Active contribution within a multi-disciplinary team

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Cover hand trauma and elective commitments as detailed in the job plan.
• Take part in departmental teaching, training, governance and performance.

Professional Requirements

• 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, learning from experience, application of research into practice and active contribution within the multi‑disciplinary team.

Working Conditions

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

About the Trust

Our Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts, operating Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, with award‑winning clinics across North West London. We provide full clinical services including maternity, A&E, children’s services, specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Application Process

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.