Hand surgeon in the Netherlands

Your responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of hand and wrist conditions
• Perform surgical and non-surgical procedures involving nerves, tendons, bones and joints
• Treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and Dupuytren's disease
• Perform reconstructive hand surgery where required
• Collaborate closely with hand therapists and other healthcare professionals
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality outpatient care
• Participate in the diagnostic and treatment process, including ultrasound examinations and other diagnostic procedures
• Provide individualised treatment plans and follow-up care for patients

Your profile

We are looking for a motivated and experienced medical specialist who meets the following requirements:

• A completed specialisation in plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery or trauma surgery
• BIG registration in the Netherlands, or eligibility to obtain BIG registration
• Demonstrable experience in hand and wrist surgery
• Experience in treating tendon, nerve and bone injuries
• Microvascular surgical skills, particularly in reconstructive hand surgery
• Preferably additional training or certification in hand surgery, or the ambition to obtain this within two years
• A radiation safety certificate, or willingness to obtain one
• Sufficient proficiency in Dutch to communicate effectively in the clinical setting and meet the applicable professional registration requirements
• Available for 45 hours per week (full-time)
• Working days can be arranged in consultation
• Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands and settle in the vicinity of the workplace
• A motivated, proactive and patient-oriented attitude

Frequently performed procedures

The clinic performs a wide variety of hand and wrist procedures, including:

Nerve surgery

• Carpal tunnel release and revision surgery
• Neurolysis and other nerve decompression procedures
• Neuroma treatment
• Nerve repair, including major nerve repair
• Denervation procedures

Tendon and soft tissue surgery

• Trigger finger release and revision surgery
• Tenolysis
• Synovectomy of the wrist and hand
• De Quervain's release
• Arthrolysis and tenolysis of the hand
• Tendon shortening, lengthening and excision
• Tendon transfers and reinsertion
• Flexor and extensor tendon repairs
• Tendon reconstruction using grafts
• Pulley reconstruction
• Dupuytren's disease treatment, including percutaneous needle fasciotomy (PNF)
• Weilby procedure
• Treatment of mucous cysts and ganglia
• Treatment of infections and abscesses

Bone, joint and reconstructive surgery

• Trapeziectomy, including additional STT procedures
• Thumb CMC-I stabilisation
• Thumb base osteoarthritis treatment
• Arthrodesis of the wrist, MCP and IP joints
• Joint prosthesis implantation (MCP and IP)
• Wrist prosthesis implantation
• Wrist arthroscopy and additional procedures
• Proximal row carpectomy
• Scaphoid fracture treatment
• Distal radius and ulna fracture surgery
• Hand fracture fixation using plates, screws or K-wires
• Osteotomy of the radius and ulna
• Bone realignment and corrective surgery
• Bone lengthening and shortening procedures
• Ligament reconstruction and stabilisation
• TFCC reinsertion
• Brunelli procedure (3LT)
• Pisiformectomy
• Distal ulna resection and stabilisation
• Removal of osteophytes, plates, screws and K-wires
• Finger amputation when indicated

Other procedures

• Surgical treatment of hand injuries, including skin grafting
• Nail surgery and nail resection
• Tendinitis injections
• Treatment of various other hand and wrist conditions

Salary and benefits

The employment conditions are based on the Dutch Employment Conditions Scheme for Medical Specialists (AMS).

• Competitive salary: €8,868 – €15,392 gross per month, based on a full-time position of 45 hours per week. The final salary depends on your experience and qualifications
• Holiday allowance: 8% of your gross annual salary
• Professional development budget: An annual budget of €7,912 (2026 AMS amount) for professional development, continuing education and other job-related expenses
• Annual leave: 30 days (270 hours) of paid annual leave based on a full-time position of 45 hours per week
• Pension scheme: Participation in the Dutch pension scheme through PFZW
• Additional allowances: Applicable allowances for evening, night and weekend duties, where relevant

The salary scale and professional development budget will be updated in accordance with the applicable AMS 2027 agreements.

Interested in this opportunity?

Would you like to take the next step in your medical career and explore the possibilities of working as a Hand Surgeon in the Netherlands?

Care Force will guide you throughout the entire process, from your initial application and professional registration to relocation and settling into your new environment.

Our team will support you personally and help make your transition to working and living in the Netherlands as smooth as possible.

Apply today and discover what Care Force can do for your medical career!