Fixed Term Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Fixed Term Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join University Hospitals of Sussex Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate. The post holder should have a special interest in Hand and Wrist and the ability to manage all pathologies in elective hand surgery and trauma as per departmental needs.

The closing date is 14 July 2026

This post will be a fixed term appointment for 12 months. The successful candidate is expected to be in post as soon as possible.

Main duties of the post

• Deliver an elective hand and wrist service via clinics, MDTs and operating theatre lists.
• Run the hand trauma service, including operating lists, fracture clinics and supporting VFCs.
• Engage with teaching, audit and all other supporting activities necessary to deliver excellent care.
• Cover general trauma lists and on call as per departmental needs.
• Perform ward rounds and provide 7 day service.

Working sites

The post is based between St Richard's, Worthing hospital and Southlands hospital, with a requirement to travel and provide services from all sites within the Trust.

On Call Commitment

Currently no on call commitment is related to this appointment but this may change as per departmental needs.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will deliver elective Hand and Wrist Service and have the opportunity to build an elective practice, working with other members of the hand and wrist team. Elective surgery will be undertaken at St Richard's, Worthing and Southlands hospitals. The candidate will manage all soft tissue and bony hand and wrist injuries across St Richard's and Worthing hospitals, including complex carpal injuries, tendon lacerations and peripheral nerve injuries. Ward rounds run on Saturday and Sunday mornings and also entail some out of hours ward cover and participation in hand MDT meetings.

Person Specification Experience and Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the GMC, or eligibility for registration within six months of interview. If trained in the UK, a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Trauma & Orthopaedics, or within six months of receiving it by interview date. If trained outside the UK, evidence of equivalent qualifications must be provided (equivalence confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).
• Higher degree.

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Experience in Hand & Wrist sub specialty.
• Expertise in managing complex Hand and Wrist fractures.
• Experience in managing general trauma.

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty.

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi professional teams.
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints.
• Evidence of managerial skills: achievements, courses attended.

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching.
• Recognised teaching qualification.

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Research experience.
• Publications.
• Prizes and honours.

Career progression and Personal Attributes

• Appropriate progression of career to date.
• Evidence of good communication skills, both oral and written.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year, pro rata.