About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job 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
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 Trusts 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 Trusts high standards in quality, safety, and patient experience.
Person Specification
Teaching and Training: Essential
Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Medical education or adult education qualification
Qualifications and Training: Essential
FRCS (Plast) or Hand fellowship Diploma in Hand Surgery
Desirable
Post-graduate degree
Clinical Experience Essential
Evidence of broad-based training Subspecialty training to fellowship level Evidence of continuing medical education
Desirable
Experience in microsurgical reconstruction and management of skin cancers
Knowledge and Skills: Essential
Solid understanding of the clinical governance agenda IT proficiency Evidence of effective audit leading to change
Desirable
Risk management course Evidence of significant contribution to the clinical governance agenda Advanced IT 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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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chelsea and Westminster
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)