Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) • Worthing, England • Posted July 05, 2026

About the Role

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.