Job overview

Is looking for a Registrar Grade doctor to support the Nephrology Team. The Nephrology inpatients are predominantly on one Ward which has 25 beds. There is also an on-site dialysis unit that dialyses in the region of 70 patients, along with 2 satellite dialysis units dialysing approximately a further 60 patients. The department has 5 renal consultants and an associate specialist. Ordinarily there are 2 renal registrars. Wrexham is a training centre as part of the All Wales Renal Training Programme.

Main duties of the job

The renal ward has a mixture of general medical and renal patients and includes a 4 bedded high care area. Haemodialysis is delivered on the renal ward for acute patients. There are daily consultant ward rounds and many learning opportunities. The Registrar Grade will see referrals from other specialties and take over care as and when needed. The doctor will have the opportunity to learn practical renal procedures such as dialysis line insertion and renal biopsies. They will also have the opportunity to play an active role in the clinic management of patients with chronic kidney disease and renal transplant recipients in clinic. Review of patients on the haemodialysis unit will also be part of the role.

There will be opportunities for audit and quality improvement projects within the role. The contract is to cover parental leave until August 2026 period. For further information please see enclosed job description.

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

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.