Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Full GMC Specialist Registration in Rheumatology or due to obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. CESR applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of application
- Qualifications
MRCP or equivalent.
- Clinical Experience
At least 4 years supervised training in a relevant specialty training programme (or equivalent), with substantial experience in the assessment and management of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
- Clinical Experience
Demonstrable specialist interest and experience in osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
- Clinical Experience
Ability to report DXA Scans and provide treatment recommendations.
- Clinical Experience
Experience in managing patients with osteoporosis.
- Clinical Experience
Familiarity with NHS.
- Clinical Experience
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Teaching/Audit Experience
Ability to apply research evidence to clinical practice.
- Teaching/Audit Experience
Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement.
- Management and Administrative Experience
Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Management and Administrative Experience
Ability and willingness to work within NHS performance frameworks and targets.
- Management and Administrative Experience
Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Specialist Registration in Geriatric Medicine, Endocrinology or another relevant specialty.
- Clinical Experience
Recent clinical experience or training in Rheumatology and/or Metabolic Bone Disease
- Clinical Experience
Experience of Fracture Liaison Services
- Teaching/Audit Experience
Active commitment to teaching and training.
- Teaching/Audit Experience
Evidence of leading audit, quality improvement or service evaluation activity.
- Management and Administrative Experience
Management experience.
- Management and Administrative Experience
Experience of service development and leadership.
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant to join the Metabolic Bone Unit for five sessions per week. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established specialist service with a strong track record in the assessment, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease across North Wales. The post would particularly suit a clinician with a strong interest in metabolic bone disease who is motivated to contribute to a high-quality, outcomes-focused osteoporosis service, play a key role in its continued evolution, and help shape the future direction of metabolic bone and fracture prevention services across the region through service development and innovation at both local and national levels.
Main duties of the job
- Provide consultant-led care within the Metabolic Bone Unit, delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
- Undertake outpatient activity within the Metabolic Bone Unit, including new and follow-up clinics for patients with osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders.
- Provide clinical oversight of DXA reporting, including direct reporting sessions and supervision of reports generated by radiographers and Fracture Liaison Service nurses, ensuring consistency and quality of interpretation.
- Participate in the interpretation and clinical application of DXA scan results and support the ongoing development of bone densitometry services.
- Deliver specialist clinics related to bone health, including treatment monitoring clinics, and ensure the appropriate initiation and ongoing management of osteoporosis therapies, including parenteral and specialist treatments.
- Provide clinical advice and support to primary care through written correspondence and advice services relating to osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings within the Metabolic Bone Unit and contribute to the discussion of complex cases, treatment decisions and service development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates 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.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Consultant Physician - Metabolic Bone Unit with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Llandudno, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Rheumatology role. The advertised salary is £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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