Paediatric Hand & Upper Limb Surgeon (Locum)

Birmingham Women’s and Children; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Hospital, part of the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Hand and Upper Limb Surgery. The role focuses on specialist pediatric hand and upper limb procedures with on-call duties in a busy, tertiary centre.

The successful FRCS Plast-trained candidate (or equivalent) will support education, governance, and research activities while providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration.
• Higher specialist training in Plastic Surgery (or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 months hand fellowship.
• European Hand Diploma or British Hand Diploma finished or enrolled.
• Higher degree (MPhil/MD/PhD) or equivalent.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist paediatric Hand and Upper Limb Surgery at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
• Assess and manage paediatric hand/upper limb and forefoot conditions (elective and emergency).
• Work with multidisciplinary team for high-quality, patient-centred care.

Skills

Teaching skills

Research interest

Supervision of trainees

Workload prioritisation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Innovation in care delivery

Clinical governance

Business awareness

Education

GMC Registration

Higher specialist training in Plastic Surgery

Hand fellowship (min 6 months)

European Hand Diploma or British Hand Diploma

Higher degree (MPhil/MD/PhD)

Advanced Trauma Life Support

Job description

Birmingham Children’s Hospital, part of the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Hand and Upper Limb Surgery. The role focuses on specialist pediatric hand and upper limb procedures with on-call duties in a busy, tertiary centre.

The successful FRCS Plast-trained candidate (or equivalent) will support education, governance, and research activities while providing high-quality patient care.