Consultant Chemical Pathologist Lipid & Metabolic Stone

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wales is seeking a Consultant Chemical Pathologist based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital to lead lipid and metabolic stone clinics and participate in the parenteral nutrition service. The role involves working within Clinical Biochemistry with strong links to clinical specialties and GPs across the catchment area.

The appointee will support FH genotyping referrals, manage injectable therapies, and provide clinical care while contributing to teaching, audits,

Qualifications

• Fully registered on the UK GMC Specialist Register or Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT at date of interview.
• FRCPATH (Fellow Royal College of Pathologists) or equivalent.
• Clinical training and experience to gain entry to UK CCT in Chemical Pathology.
• Awareness of Clinical Governance framework.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Experience in lipidology clinics.
• Experience in metabolic stone management and parenteral nutrition patients (Desirable).
• Organisation of workload and willingness to cover on call (2nd tier).
• Commitment to teaching and lifelong learning.
• Audit experience and potential for research publications.

Responsibilities

• Cover weekly Lipid and Metabolic Stone Clinics on-site at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
• Work with FH genetic screening and identify candidates for FH genotyping.
• Manage injectable therapies and advise primary care lipid referrals.
• Collaborate with MDTs to review complex FH and stone patients across the region.

Skills

Clinical Biochemistry

Lipidology

Parenteral Nutrition

Clinical Governance

Education

FRCPATH

GMC Specialist Registration

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wales is seeking a Consultant Chemical Pathologist based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital to lead lipid and metabolic stone clinics and participate in the parenteral nutrition service. The role involves working within Clinical Biochemistry with strong links to clinical specialties and GPs across the catchment area.

The appointee will support FH genotyping referrals, manage injectable therapies, and provide clinical care while contributing to teaching, audits,