Consultant Chemical Pathologist in Wrexham

Job summaryThis is a full-time replacement post for a Consultant Chemical Pathologist based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The Clinical Biochemistry department has strong links with all clinical specialties throughout the hospital and GPs within its catchment area. We wish to identify someone with broad experience in Clinical Biochemistry, who has a strong clinical background to provide direct clinical care in the specialist Lipid Clinic, Metabolic Stone service and involved with the multidisciplinary Parenteral Nutrition Service, which provides parenteral nutrition to inpatients and a small number of patients on long-term home parenteral nutrition. The department has close links with all clinical services, so there is scope for development of relevant collaborative clinical service or research interests.As part of the recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for the role will be invited to attend both a Stakeholder Interview and an Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Interview. AAC is scheduled for 29 January 2027. The Stakeholder Interview date will be confirmed once shortlisting is complete. This is expected to be held week commencing 25 January 2027.Main duties of the jobClinical WorkloadClinical duties will be based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, where the consultant will be expected to cover the weekly Lipid and Metabolic Stone Clinics on-site.The Lipid Clinic service operates in conjunction with the Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) Genetic Screening Programme for patients across Wrexham and Flintshire. The appointee will work closely with the North Wales FH Nurse Specialist to actively identify candidates for FH genotyping and manage complex, difficult-to-treat FH cases throughout the region. The clinic also oversees the review and management of patients requiring injectable therapies. Additionally, a significant volume of primary care lipid referrals are managed via clinical advice and office-based decision letters, bypassing the need for in-person clinic visits. Direct electronic access across primary and secondary care systems streamlines this process, handling a steady influx of weekly advisory requests.The Metabolic Stone Clinic receives referrals from across all three BCUHB hospitals, managing a broad case mix of cystinuria, calcium phosphate, calcium oxalate, and uric acid stone formers. Clear referral guidelines has been established with the urological team to maintain an efficient caseload across the region.About usBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over 2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations. DetailsDate posted10 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 114,099 to 166,585 a year per annum pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number050-WXM-PATH(CHEM)-1026Job locationsWrexham Maelor HospitalCroesnewydd RoadWrexhamLL13 7TDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCandidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply. Job description Job responsibilitiesCandidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.Person Specification Qualifications & Education EssentialFully 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. CESR portfolio pathway applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of applicationFRCPATH (Fellow Royal College of Pathologists) or equivalent Experience & Knowledge EssentialClinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Chemical PathologyAwareness and understanding of Clinical Governance frameworkAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsExperience in undertaking clinics involving lipidologyDesirableExperience in the metabolic management of renal stonesExperience in managing patients with parenteral nutrition requirements Management & Administrative EssentialAbility to organise and manage workloadAbility to cover on call (2nd tier).DesirableExperience of audit management Teaching EssentialCommitment to, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical and scientific staffDesirableExperience of teaching to undergraduatesTeaching of non-medical health professionals including STP traineesFormal training in clinical Supervision / train the trainersEducational Qualification Research, Audit and Clinical Governance EssentialExperience of, and commitment to, medical auditDesirableAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in referred journals Communication skills and abilities EssentialEmpathetic and sensitive approach to patients' needsApproachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skillsPositive approach to lessons learntConfident approachDesirableIT SkillsPresentation skills Continued Professional / Personal Development EssentialDemonstrable evidence of lifelong learningReflective approach to personal. development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performanceParticipation in appropriate peer review processes Additional Requirements EssentialAligns own values with those of the Health BoardAbility to travel to meet the needs of the serviceDesirableAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language Person Specification Qualifications & Education EssentialFully 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. CESR portfolio pathway applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of applicationFRCPATH (Fellow Royal College of Pathologists) or equivalent Experience & Knowledge EssentialClinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Chemical PathologyAwareness and understanding of Clinical Governance frameworkAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsExperience in undertaking clinics involving lipidologyDesirableExperience in the metabolic management of renal stonesExperience in managing patients with parenteral nutrition requirements Management & Administrative EssentialAbility to organise and manage workloadAbility to cover on call (2nd tier).DesirableExperience of audit management Teaching EssentialCommitment to, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical and scientific staffDesirableExperience of teaching to undergraduatesTeaching of non-medical health professionals including STP traineesFormal training in clinical Supervision / train the trainersEducational Qualification Research, Audit and Clinical Governance EssentialExperience of, and commitment to, medical auditDesirableAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in referred journals Communication skills and abilities EssentialEmpathetic and sensitive approach to patients' needsApproachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skillsPositive approach to lessons learntConfident approachDesirableIT SkillsPresentation skills Continued Professional / Personal Development EssentialDemonstrable evidence of lifelong learningReflective approach to personal. development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performanceParticipation in appropriate peer review processes Additional Requirements EssentialAligns own values with those of the Health BoardAbility to travel to meet the needs of the serviceDesirableAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh languageDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressWrexham Maelor HospitalCroesnewydd RoadWrexhamLL13 7TDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressWrexham Maelor HospitalCroesnewydd RoadWrexhamLL13 7TDUnited KingdomEmployer's website