Job summary
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Hand & Wrist Surgery to join our progressive and supportive Trauma & Orthopaedics team. This role is ideal for a highly motivated and skilled surgeon who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and advancing specialist services in hand & wrist surgery.
As a Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality elective and trauma services for patients with complex upper limb conditions. You will work alongside a team of experienced consultants and multidisciplinary professionals in a department that values clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
We are looking for someone who is not only clinically capable but also a team playersomeone who communicates effectively, supports junior colleagues, and contributes positively to the culture of the department. A passion for teaching, research, or service development will be welcomed and supported.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a forward-thinking team that puts patients at the heart of everything it does, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant in Hand and Wrist Surgery at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients with a wide range of upper limb conditions. Your responsibilities will span clinical, educational, and service development domains, ensuring a well-rounded and fulfilling role within the department.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of hand and wrist conditions, including both elective and trauma cases. Participate in the general trauma rota, contributing to the Trusts emergency orthopaedic service. Collaborate closely with fellow consultants, anaesthetists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated and patient-centred care. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with Trust policies and national standards.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The Rotherham Trauma and Orthopaedics department is a very friendly forward-looking department with 16 consultants
We are supported by one Associate Specialist, Mr Rocha and a further Orthopaedic Consultant, Mr Saeed Ali. The other doctors/ANPs within the department include by four SAS grades, five STRs, two Wrightington Fellows, six ANPs (Advanced Nurse Practitioners), one FY2, two FY1s, and five Junior Clinical Fellows.
The department has two wards for their patients, Fitzwilliam for Trauma and Rockingham ward for elective admissions. We have 20 ring-fenced beds in Rockingham ward for the elective patients.
The Rotherham Foundation Trust is part of a new surgical Orthopaedic centre of excellence - Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre. This is a collaborative project with local hospitals within the ICS and is part of our elective orthopaedic surgical capacity.
The department prides itself in providing the best teaching and training atmosphere for the Resident doctors. Two of our consultants have won the regional Trainer of the Year award. Mr Kocheta is the Director of Medical Education for the Trust, Mr Wembridge is an FRCS examiner and Mr Paniker is an examiner for the British Hand Diploma. Mr Halsey is the chair of the AO Hand and Wrist trauma courses, Mr Garneti initiated the South Yorkshire Orthopaedic Courses (www.syoc.co.uk) and Mr Kocheta runs the upper limb trauma course (www.upperlimbtrauma.org). There is weekly Thursday lunchtime teaching supported by consultants.
The arthroplasty unit perform uni-compartment, total knee replacements and total hip replacements as day surgery procedures. The department were double finalists for the HSJ 2019 awards for the work done to reduce mortality in patients with neck of femur fractures.
The department works closely with the MSK triage services to improve the referral pathways for our patients. We have also recently successfully implemented the virtual fracture clinic in our department.
The Post
The consultant surgeon will join the unit in providing a first-class hand and wrist surgery service to the people of Rotherham. They will also assist in a general on-call service as a part of the general trauma on-call rota. They are expected to be competent in both adult and paediatric general trauma. They will be encouraged to develop their special interest and expected to support the department in governance and audit matters.
The consultant surgeon will be expected to work at Mexborough Orthopaedic Elective Centre (MEOC) as their primary operative location although lists may also be allocated at the Rotherham acute hospital site.
The consultant surgeon is expected to be involved in the hand trauma service for the people of Rotherham and South Yorkshire and participate in MDT working which includes complex MDT meetings.
Leadership and Service Development
Contribute to the ongoing development of the hand and wrist service, including pathway design, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives. Support the departments clinical governance programme through participation in audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and risk management processes. Take an active role in departmental meetings and strategic planning discussions.
Education and Training
Provide supervision, mentorship, and teaching to junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Participate in local and regional teaching programmes, and contribute to the development of training materials and sessions. Support the Trusts commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
Research and Innovation
Engage in clinical research and audit projects, with opportunities to collaborate with academic partners and contribute to publications or presentations. Promote evidence-based practice and support the introduction of new techniques or technologies where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The Rotherham Trauma and Orthopaedics department is a very friendly forward-looking department with 16 consultants
We are supported by one Associate Specialist, Mr Rocha and a further Orthopaedic Consultant, Mr Saeed Ali. The other doctors/ANPs within the department include by four SAS grades, five STRs, two Wrightington Fellows, six ANPs (Advanced Nurse Practitioners), one FY2, two FY1s, and five Junior Clinical Fellows.
The department has two wards for their patients, Fitzwilliam for Trauma and Rockingham ward for elective admissions. We have 20 ring-fenced beds in Rockingham ward for the elective patients.
The Rotherham Foundation Trust is part of a new surgical Orthopaedic centre of excellence - Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre. This is a collaborative project with local hospitals within the ICS and is part of our elective orthopaedic surgical capacity.
The department prides itself in providing the best teaching and training atmosphere for the Resident doctors. Two of our consultants have won the regional Trainer of the Year award. Mr Kocheta is the Director of Medical Education for the Trust, Mr Wembridge is an FRCS examiner and Mr Paniker is an examiner for the British Hand Diploma. Mr Halsey is the chair of the AO Hand and Wrist trauma courses, Mr Garneti initiated the South Yorkshire Orthopaedic Courses (www.syoc.co.uk) and Mr Kocheta runs the upper limb trauma course (www.upperlimbtrauma.org). There is weekly Thursday lunchtime teaching supported by consultants.
The arthroplasty unit perform uni-compartment, total knee replacements and total hip replacements as day surgery procedures. The department were double finalists for the HSJ 2019 awards for the work done to reduce mortality in patients with neck of femur fractures.
The department works closely with the MSK triage services to improve the referral pathways for our patients. We have also recently successfully implemented the virtual fracture clinic in our department.
The Post
The consultant surgeon will join the unit in providing a first-class hand and wrist surgery service to the people of Rotherham. They will also assist in a general on-call service as a part of the general trauma on-call rota. They are expected to be competent in both adult and paediatric general trauma. They will be encouraged to develop their special interest and expected to support the department in governance and audit matters.
The consultant surgeon will be expected to work at Mexborough Orthopaedic Elective Centre (MEOC) as their primary operative location although lists may also be allocated at the Rotherham acute hospital site.
The consultant surgeon is expected to be involved in the hand trauma service for the people of Rotherham and South Yorkshire and participate in MDT working which includes complex MDT meetings.
Leadership and Service Development
Contribute to the ongoing development of the hand and wrist service, including pathway design, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives. Support the departments clinical governance programme through participation in audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and risk management processes. Take an active role in departmental meetings and strategic planning discussions.
Education and Training
Provide supervision, mentorship, and teaching to junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Participate in local and regional teaching programmes, and contribute to the development of training materials and sessions. Support the Trusts commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
Research and Innovation
Engage in clinical research and audit projects, with opportunities to collaborate with academic partners and contribute to publications or presentations. Promote evidence-based practice and support the introduction of new techniques or technologies where appropriate.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in management of complex hand and wrist pathology
- Experience in wrist arthroscopy
- Experience in management of complex hand and wrist trauma
- Experience in management of general trauma
- Experience in all aspects of elective hand surgery, including arthroplasty of the hand and wrist
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- Or
- Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- FRCS specialist qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Recognised fellowship training in hand & wrist surgery for a minimum of 12 months
Desirable
- British or European Hand Surgery Diploma
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in research activities
- Presentations at national/international conferences
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Training
Essential
- Experience and interest in education and teaching
- Evidence of educational training
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in management of complex hand and wrist pathology
- Experience in wrist arthroscopy
- Experience in management of complex hand and wrist trauma
- Experience in management of general trauma
- Experience in all aspects of elective hand surgery, including arthroplasty of the hand and wrist
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- Or
- Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- FRCS specialist qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Recognised fellowship training in hand & wrist surgery for a minimum of 12 months
Desirable
- British or European Hand Surgery Diploma
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in research activities
- Presentations at national/international conferences
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Training
Essential
- Experience and interest in education and teaching
- Evidence of educational training
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
