Professional experience
• More than 25 years of experience• Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon, Sheffield Orthopaedics Ltd (present)
• Consultant Hand & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (present)• Consultant Hand & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spire Claremont Hospital • Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Nov 2015 - Dec 2019)• Consultant Orthopaedic & Hand Surgeon, Rotherham Hospital (Oct 14 - Nov 15)• Locum Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London (Oct 13 - Sept 14)
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Sub-specialties
• Arthroscopic hand & wrist surgery• Climber’s hand injuries
• Management of acute and chronic hand and wrist trauma in adults including scaphoid fracture• Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the hand and wrist • Pain relieving injections• Joint replacement (small finger joints, thumb & wrist)• Tendon injury and dysfunction• Trigger digits• Nerve surgery including Carpal and Cubital Tunnel decompression• Ganglion surgery
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Positions in public associations
• Visiting Research Fellow Leeds Beckett University: International research group studying Climber's Hand Injuries • AO Trauma Faculty: Course chairperson, AO Hand & Wrist Course
• Member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh• Educational & Clinical Supervisor, Orthopaedic FY1 Surgeons• Administration Registrar, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge (July-Dec 2011)
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Teaching posts
• Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Sheffield (present)• Visiting Research Fellow, Leeds Beckett University (present)
• BSSH Mentorship scheme & BSSH Diploma faculty (present)• AO Trauma Hand & Wrist Faculty (present)• Orthopaedic Undergraduate Tutor, Rotherham Hospital (2015)• Medical Student OSCE Examiner, University of Cambridge Medical School (2011)• Medical School Lecturer, University of East Anglia Medical School (2010)• Anatomy Demonstrator to Medical, Dental, Physiotherapy & Basic Science Students, Guys, Kings & St Thomas’ Medical School, London (2001)
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Education
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB), University of Bristol (1994 - 1999)• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Tr&Orth) Royal College of Surgeons of England (2011)
• European Diploma in Hand Surgery, European Board of Hand Surgery (2014)• Member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (MFST Ed), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2017)• Fellowship in Hand Surgery, Victorian Hand Surgery Associates, Melbourne, Australia (2012)• Fellowship in Hand Surgery, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London (2013)
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Publications and conferences
• Read Mr Halsey's published research on Google Scholar.• Primary Periphyseal Stress Injuries of the Fingers in Adolescent Climbers: A Critical Review G Jones, R Johnson, V Schöffl, I Schöffl, C Lutter, MI Johnson, T Halsey Current Sports Medicine Reports 21 (12), 436-442
• 276 The characterisation of dupuytrens disease in climbers G Jones, M Johnson, C Woodards, T Halsey British Journal of Sports Medicine 54 (Suppl 1), A114-A114• 003 Growth plate fractures in adolescent climbers: a critical review G Jones, V Schöffl, I Schöffl, C Lutter, N Callender, M Johnson, T Halsey British Journal of Sports Medicine 54 (Suppl 1), A2-A2• Epiphyseal stress fractures of the fingers in an adolescent climber: a potential “Maslow’s Hammer” in terms of clinical reasoning T Halsey, MI Johnson, G Jones Current Sports Medicine Reports 18 (12), 431-433• Ergonomic handling of electric pen drill for passing K-wires JN Rodrigues, T Halsey The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England 101 (8), 617-618• Seasonal variation in hand and upper limb soft tissue infections R Miller, S Pywell, J Chan, S McCluney, T Halsey The Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume) 24 (02), 189-194• Developing a teaching day to improve management of acute hand trauma by all members of the multi-disciplinary team: 0202 S Pywell, R Miller, D McKean, M Hotton, T Halsey International Journal of Surgery 55, S100• High pressure injection injuries of the hand: 0870 D Dhillon, R Miller, SJ Edmonson, T Halsey International Journal of Surgery 55, S96• The effect of electronic cigarettes on hand microcirculation MJ Pywell, M Wordsworth, RM Kwasnicki, P Chadha, S Hettiaratchy, ... The Journal of Hand Surgery 43 (5), 432-438• Comment on: Forearm oxygenation and blood flow kinetics during a sustained contraction in multiple ability groups of rock climbers T Halsey, N Callender Journal of Sports Sciences 34 (22), 2153-2153
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Prizes and awards
• British Society for Surgery of the Hand Trainee Presentation Prize (Senior Author) (2017)• British Society for Surgery of the Hand Poster Prize (2010)
• East Anglian Orthopaedic Club, First Prize Podium Presentation (2007)• British Society for Surgery of the Hand Poster Prize (2005)• Mirza-Beckett Audit Prize, West Middlesex University Hospital Audit Competition (2001)• Bristol University Medical School Elective: Distinction & Enid Linder Foundation Award (1999)• Royal College of Surgeons of England Ethicon Foundation Short Term Travel Award (2014)• AO Trauma Fellowship (2014)• British Society for Surgery of the Hand Education & Travel Bursary (2011)
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Professional membership
• European Board of Hand Surgery• Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng)
• Faculty of Surgical Trainers (MFST Ed)• British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)• British Mountain Medicine Society• British Medical Association• British Orthopaedic Association• European Wrist Arthroscopy Society• AO Foundation
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Patient reviews
C L. Verified Patient
14/01/2025
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Referred to Tim Halsey with horrible carpel tunnel symptoms had the operation before Christmas and once the tenderness of the operation had improved all pain had gone and now six weeks after the operation all feeling has returned.
N H. Verified Patient
13/01/2025
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Such a lovely consultant. Caring and understanding. Would highly recommend Mr Tim Halsey.
S M. Verified Patient
20/12/2024
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I have already recommended Mr Halsey to a couple of friends with similar health issues. I have found Mr Halsey to be very clear in his explanations and also willing to answer carefully any queries I have raised.
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Thankyou very much for taking the time to write such encouraging feedback: personal recommendations are the best!
J M. Verified Patient
12/12/2024
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Mr Halsey gets an all round 5 star review from me. He is very informative about your treatment and he is a person who puts you at ease. I would highly recommend him to my friends. You are seen on time and the facilities are good.
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Thankyou so much for taking the time to give positive feedback: it is very much appreciated