Consultant Physician - Metabolic Bone Unit

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 Essential Criteria Management and Administrative Experience
• 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.