Locum Consultant in Hand Plastic Surgery

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.

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