Fixed Term Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon
The closing date is 14 July 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join University Hospitals of Sussex Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate. The post holder should have special interest in Hand and Wrist with ability to manage all pathologies in elective hand surgery and trauma as per departmental needs.
Currently there is no on call element but post holders may be expected to participate in the Consultant of the week on-call Rota. This post is based between St Richard's, Worthing hospital and Southlands hospitals, but it is subject to change depending as per Trust needs. The successful candidate is expected to travel and provide services from all sites within the Trust.
This post will be a fixed-term appointment for 12 months. The successful candidate is expected to be in post as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Delivering an elective hand and wrist service via clinics, MDTs and operating theatre lists.
- Running the hand trauma service doing operating lists, fracture clinics and supporting VFCs.
- Engaging with teaching, audit and all other supporting activities necessary to deliver excellent care.
- Cover general trauma lists and on call as per departmental needs.
- Doing ward rounds and providing 7-day service.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
About us
University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSX) is the regional teaching hospital for the Kent Surrey & Sussex Deanery. It is a merger of the legacy BSUH (Eastern) and Western Sussex Trusts. The Royal Sussex County Hospital is the Polytrauma tertiary centre for pelvic fractures and complex lower limb injuries for Sussex, a population of around 1.8 million people We provide a busy Trauma service treating nearly 1500 Fractured Neck of Femur patients each year in addition to general trauma, sub-specialty Trauma and an Elective Orthopaedic service. The Polytrauma, Complex trauma, Pelvic trauma and Spinal trauma services are provided mainly at Royal Sussex County Hospital with good links with other major trauma units of Trust.
The department has access to Theatre and Clinic facilities at Royal Sussex County Hospital, St. Richard's hospital, Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre, Princess Royal hospital, Worthing, and Southlands Hospitals. All the elective arthroplasty operating is done at Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre, St Richard's Hospital and Princess Royal hospital. Elective day case operating capacity is additionally provided at Southlands Hospital. Fracture and Elective Clinic areas are located at all sites of the Trust.
Details
Date posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro-rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-SRHWTGFTCONH&WSUR-683
Job locations: Worthing and St Richard's hospital, Worthing and Chichester, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to deliver elective Hand and Wrist Service and have the opportunity to build an elective practice, in conjunction with the other members of the hand and wrist team. Elective surgery will be undertaken at the St Richard's, Worthing and Southlands hospital.
The appointed candidate is expected to manage all soft tissue and bony hand and wrist injuries across St Richard's and Worthing hospital. It is essential that they are able to treat complex carpal injuries, tendon lacerations and peripheral nerve injuries.
The ward rounds run on Saturday and Sunday mornings and also entail some out of hours ward cover and be part of hand MDT meetings.
On Call Commitment:
Currently there is no on call commitment related to this appointment but can change as per departmental needs.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential- Basic medical degree
- FRCSOrth or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Trauma & Orthopaedics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential- Relevant post registration experience
- Trauma experience
- Experience in Hand & Wrist subspecialty
Desirable- Expertise in management complex Hand and Wrist fractures
- Experience of managing general trauma
Knowledge
Desirable- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career progression & Personal Attributes
Essential- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Worthing and St Richard's hospital, Worthing and Chichester, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
Madhu Rao
madhu.rao@nhs.net
01243788122
