Consultant Chemical Pathologist — Lipid & Metabolic Stone

Train Work Live; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (NHS) in North Wales seeks a Consultant Chemical Pathologist for Wrexham Maelor Hospital. You will lead the Lipid Clinic and Metabolic Stone Service, and contribute to the Parenteral Nutrition programme with strong clinical governance across the region.

The role involves direct clinical care, teaching, and collaboration with MDTs, with AAC interview processes scheduled. Welsh language skills or willingness to learn are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's 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
• CESR portfolio pathway applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of application
• Experience in lipidology clinics and metabolic stone disease management
• Ability to travel to meet service needs and to supervise/teach across the MDT

Responsibilities

• Cover weekly Lipid and Metabolic Stone Clinics on-site.
• Work with FH Nurse Specialist to identify FH genotyping candidates and manage FH cases.
• Oversee review and management of patients requiring injectable therapies.
• Manage referrals and provide clinical advice to primary care for lipid disorders.
• Contribute to audit, governance and continuous professional development.

Skills

Lipid clinic experience

Parenteral nutrition management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching / supervision

Clinical governance awareness

Education

GMC Specialist Registration

FRCPATH or equivalent

CESR portfolio pathway awareness

Tools

IT skills

Electronic health records

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (NHS) in North Wales seeks a Consultant Chemical Pathologist for Wrexham Maelor Hospital. You will lead the Lipid Clinic and Metabolic Stone Service, and contribute to the Parenteral Nutrition programme with strong clinical governance across the region.

The role involves direct clinical care, teaching, and collaboration with MDTs, with AAC interview processes scheduled. Welsh language skills or willingness to learn are advantageous.