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The postholder will provide high-quality, consultant-led care in lower limb surgery within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within plastic department. The role will include delivering elective and, where appropriate, trauma services across outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and inpatient ward settings.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care, supporting the Trust’s commitment to clinical excellence and continuous improvement. The postholder will contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit, and teaching, including the supervision and training of junior medical staff.
Participation in departmental activities such as on-call rotas (where applicable), service planning, and innovation will be expected, alongside maintaining the Trust’s high standards in quality, safety, and patient experience.
Main duties of the job
The weekly timetable includes ward rounds; triage, advice and guidance (A&G), and PTL meetings; core SPA time; elective theatre sessions; outpatient clinics; administrative time for list planning; and a combined session covering elective theatre (including EOC), clinic, and trauma
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The postholder will provide high-quality, consultant-led care in lower limb surgery within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within plastic department. The role will include delivering elective and, where appropriate, trauma services across outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and inpatient ward settings.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care, supporting the Trust’s commitment to clinical excellence and continuous improvement. The postholder will contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit, and teaching, including the supervision and training of junior medical staff.
Participation in departmental activities such as on-call rotas (where applicable), service planning, and innovation will be expected, alongside maintaining the Trust’s high standards in quality, safety, and patient experience.
Person specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad-based training Subspecialty training to fellowship level
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Desirable
- Experience in microsurgical reconstruction and management of skin cancers
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Solid understanding of the clinical governance agenda IT proficiency
- Evidence of effective audit leading to change
Desirable
- Risk management course
- Evidence of significant contribution to the clinical governance agenda
- Advanced IT skills
Teaching and Training:
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
- Medical education or adult education qualification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- FRCS (Plast) or Hand fellowship Diploma in Hand Surgery
Desirable
- Post-graduate degree
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Hand Plastic Surgery with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Plastic Surgery role. The advertised salary is pa plus LW allowance. The contract type is 12 months (fixed-term). The application deadline is 23 Jun 2026.
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