Consultant in Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery

Job summary

The post-holder will join the Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery team to provide high-quality elective and emergency services across the Trust. The role includes specialist hand surgery--covering trauma, reconstruction, congenital conditions, infection management, and nerve/tendon injury--alongside general plastic surgery and microsurgical responsibilities. The consultant will contribute to the development of patient pathways, support multidisciplinary working, deliver teaching and supervision, and take part in governance, audit, and research activities.

Main duties of the job

Provide consultant-led services in hand surgery including trauma, soft-tissue injuries, tendon/nerve repair, degenerative conditions, congenital differences, and infection.

Undertake plastic surgery operative work, including elective procedures, trauma reconstruction, skin cancer surgery, and microsurgical reconstruction as required.

Provide comprehensive care in skin cancer, including: - diagnosis, staging, and surgical excision, local flap and graft reconstruction

Provide emergency care, including participation in the consultant on-call rota for plastics/hand trauma.

Run outpatient clinics, minor procedures, and elective operating lists across Trust sites.

Deliver expert assessment and perioperative management of patients, ensuring safe, evidence-based practice.

Offer specialist advice to colleagues, primary care, and regional partners.

Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings such as trauma, skin cancer, and complex case discussions.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.