Senior Chemical Pathologist – Lipid & Metabolic Clinics (NHS)

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Benefits offered by this job

NHS consultant appointment

Opportunities for teaching & research

Relocation support (where available)

Visa sponsorship (if applicable)

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is seeking an experienced Consultant Chemical Pathologist to join the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The role focuses on lipid management, metabolic stone disorders and parenteral nutrition, delivering direct patient care through specialist clinics.

The post involves clinical governance, medical education, research and service development, with collaboration across hospital departments and multidisciplinary teams in

Qualifications

• Full GMC Specialist Register in Chemical Pathology required.
• FRCPath or equivalent fellowship.
• Experience in lipidology clinics and complex lipid disorders.
• Ability to take independent responsibility for patient care.
• Welsh language skills desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver specialist clinical services within the Clinical Biochemistry Department.
• Provide weekly Lipid and Metabolic Stone Clinics at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
• Manage patients with complex lipid disorders, including familial hypercholesterolaemia.
• Support the Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Genetic Screening Programme and genetic testing referrals.
• Assist in managing patients requiring injectable lipid-lowering therapies.
• Provide clinical advice and written recommendations for primary care lipid referrals.
• Participate in Parenteral Nutrition Service and nutritional treatment support.
• Collaborate with hospital specialists, GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Engage in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research.
• Participate in the second-tier on-call rota.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Medical education commitment

On-call availability

Education

GMC Specialist Registration (Chemical Pathology)

FRCPath or equivalent

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is seeking an experienced Consultant Chemical Pathologist to join the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The role focuses on lipid management, metabolic stone disorders and parenteral nutrition, delivering direct patient care through specialist clinics.

The post involves clinical governance, medical education, research and service development, with collaboration across hospital departments and multidisciplinary teams in