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.
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
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.
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.
