Job overview
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 special interest in Hand and Wrist with ability to manage all pathologies in elective hand surgery and trauma as per departmental needs.
Currently there is no on call element but post holders may be expected to participate in the Consultant of the week on-call Rota. This post is based between St Richard’s, Worthing hospital and Southlands hospitals, but it is subject to change depending as per Trust needs. The successful candidate is expected to travel and provide services from all sites within the Trust.
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 job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Delivering an elective hand and wrist service via clinics, MDTs and operating theatre lists.
- Running the hand trauma service doing operating lists, fracture clinics and supporting VFCs.
- Engaging with teaching, audit and all other supporting activities necessary to deliver excellent care.
- Cover general trauma lists and on call as per departmental needs.
- Doing ward rounds and providing 7-day service.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to deliver elective Hand and Wrist Service and have the opportunity to build an elective practice, in conjunction with the other members of the hand and wrist team. Elective surgery will be undertaken at the St Richard's, Worthing and Southlands hospital.
The appointed candidate is expected to manage all soft tissue and bony hand and wrist injuries across St Richard's and Worthing hospital. It is essential that they are able to treat complex carpal injuries, tendon lacerations and peripheral nerve injuries.
The ward rounds run on Saturday and Sunday mornings and also entail some out of hours ward cover and be part of hand MDT meetings.
On Call Commitment:
Currently there is no on call commitment related to this appointment but can change as per departmental needs.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FRCSOrth or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Trauma & Orthopaedics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Trauma experience
- Experience in Hand & Wrist subspecialty
Desirable
- Expertise in management complex Hand and Wrist fractures
- Experience of managing general trauma
Career progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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This advert is for Fixed Term Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro-rata. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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