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Job summary

Main area
Densitometry Service
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 5 sessions per week
Job ref
050-LLGH-BONE-0726
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Llandudno General Hospital
Town
Llandudno
Salary
£114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/10/2026 23:59
Interview date
20/11/2026

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Consultant Physician - Metabolic Bone Unit

Consultant

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

 

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.

Working for our organisation

Betsi 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.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 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
  • MRCP or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist Registration in Geriatric Medicine, Endocrinology or another relevant specialty.

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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.
  • Demonstrable specialist interest and experience in osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
  • Ability to report DXA Scans and provide treatment recommendations.
  • Experience in managing patients with osteoporosis.
  • Familiarity with NHS.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable criteria
  • Recent clinical experience or training in Rheumatology and/or Metabolic Bone Disease
  • Experience of Fracture Liaison Services

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team setting.
  • Ability and willingness to work within NHS performance frameworks and targets.
  • Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
Desirable criteria
  • Management experience.
  • Experience of service development and leadership.

Teaching/Audit Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to apply research evidence to clinical practice.
  • Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement.
Desirable criteria
  • Active commitment to teaching and training.
  • Evidence of leading audit, quality improvement or service evaluation activity.

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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

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Rowen
Job title
General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 856 119

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Abergele Hospital
LLanfair Road
Abergele
Telephone
03000843798
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