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Locum Consultant Hand Surgeon
The closing date is 07 September 2025
We are looking to appoint a Whole-Time Locum Consultant Hand Surgeon to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Sheffield Hand Centre, Northern General Hospital. This is a fixed term post initially for 3 months, with the possibility of extension. This post is open to orthopaedic surgeons with an interest in hand surgery.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of the Elective Hand and Wrist Trauma Service.
The appointee will undertake outpatient clinics for both elective and non-elective patients plus trauma and elective operating sessions. Ward round duties and on call commitments will be discussed with the successful candidate.
The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the Hand Centre service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintain national waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18 week patient pathway guarantee.
The successful candidates will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) by the date of application
* MD or PhD or equivalent
* Diploma in Hand Surgery (British or European)
* Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Clinical Experience
* A minimum of 6 months experience working as a Hand Fellow
* Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
* Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post.
Research
* Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
* Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and Training
* Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
CPD
* Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
* Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administartion
* Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and Audit
* Experience in performing clinical audit
* Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal Attributes
* Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
* Good oral and written communication skills
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.
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