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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

LAS ST3+ Nephrology

The closing date is 01 December 2025

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Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£46,324 to £60,706 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ST-RENAL-11-25

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hosiptal

Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Registrar in Nephrology , please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registrar in Nephrology , please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Working towards MRCP
  • Valid ALS

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 2 written , PACES
  • Higher qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • General Medicine at SHO level for minimum 2 years, signed off to CMT level.

Desirable

  • Experience of middle grade rota at DGH level

Knowledge

Essential

  • Appropriate to experience.

Desirable

  • Some experience in audit/ research

Skills

Essential

  • Adequate IT Skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with the NHS Systems Ability to insert central / dialysis lines

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiastic, flexible, team player. Keen on teaching and research

Desirable

  • Good leadership skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Working towards MRCP
  • Valid ALS

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 2 written , PACES
  • Higher qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • General Medicine at SHO level for minimum 2 years, signed off to CMT level.

Desirable

  • Experience of middle grade rota at DGH level

Knowledge

Essential

  • Appropriate to experience.

Desirable

  • Some experience in audit/ research

Skills

Essential

  • Adequate IT Skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with the NHS Systems Ability to insert central / dialysis lines

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiastic, flexible, team player. Keen on teaching and research

Desirable

  • Good leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hosiptal

Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hosiptal

Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Nephrologist

David Glover

David.Glover@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£46,324 to £60,706 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ST-RENAL-11-25

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hosiptal

Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


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