Job Description

We have a vacancy for a Locum Consultant Hand/Plastic Surgeon for a period of 6 months commencing 1st January 2026 based in the Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Royal Derby Hospital.
The successful applicant will join a team of Consultants (4 plastic and 6 Orthopaedic) and will contribute to the delivery of both the elective and trauma Hand and Plastic Surgery service. The Job plan will include clinic and theatre sessions in the Pulvertaft Hand Unit and possibly at other sites within the organisation. The post also includes a 1 in 8 on call commitment.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a high calibre individual who will bring added value and extra capacity to what is already a highly regarded and very busy unit.
The Pulvertaft Hand Centre is nationally and internationally recognised with special areas of interest in hand trauma, wrist, tendon, brachial plexus, rheumatology and particular expertise in orthopaedic, plastic and emergency surgery as well as associated upper limb disorders. The Unit comprises of dedicated facilities including 3 theatres, outpatient department, physiotherapy and occupational therapy department, secretariat and research unit.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-MDR-7366801-DP
Job locations
Royal Derby Derby
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the emergency and elective Hand Surgery Service
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of a plastic hands service with micro vascular, brachial plexus and complex lower limb service
Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
To be willing to work flexibly to help fully utilise resources available.

• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)

Job description
Job responsibilities
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the emergency and elective Hand Surgery Service
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of a plastic hands service with micro vascular, brachial plexus and complex lower limb service
Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
To be willing to work flexibly to help fully utilise resources available.

• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)

Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential

• oMBBS / MBChB or equivalent
• oFRCS (orth), FRCS (plast) or equivalent higher qualification
• oLife Support Qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application

Desirable

• oAdditional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
• oTraining Qualification
• oGMC Specialist Register OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• oClinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT plastics
• oComprehensive Technical competence in Trauma & Elective Hand Surgery including microsurgery
• oEvidence of independent clinical practice
• oRelevant specialty clinical knowledge

Desirable

• o1 year NHS experience

Management & Administrative Experience
Essential

• oCommitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these

Desirable

• oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
• oAttended a management/leadership course

Teaching, Research & Audit
Essential

• oEvidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
• oAbility to & experience of teaching clinical skills
• oExperience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
• oEvidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
• oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty

Desirable

• oSpecific teaching qualification
• oExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
• oAttended a recognised teaching training course

Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential

• oMBBS / MBChB or equivalent
• oFRCS (orth), FRCS (plast) or equivalent higher qualification
• oLife Support Qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application

Desirable

• oAdditional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
• oTraining Qualification
• oGMC Specialist Register OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• oClinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT plastics
• oComprehensive Technical competence in Trauma & Elective Hand Surgery including microsurgery
• oEvidence of independent clinical practice
• oRelevant specialty clinical knowledge

Desirable

• o1 year NHS experience

Management & Administrative Experience
Essential

• oCommitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these

Desirable

• oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
• oAttended a management/leadership course

Teaching, Research & Audit
Essential

• oEvidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
• oAbility to & experience of teaching clinical skills
• oExperience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
• oEvidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
• oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty

Desirable

• oSpecific teaching qualification
• oExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
• oAttended a recognised teaching training course

Skills Required