Job summary
This post is restricted to current employees of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Health Board wishes to appoint a permanent Senior Clinical Fellow in Nephrology to join the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), which is the largest Health Board in Wales.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the Consultants in the department to provide a full Nephrology service.

This permanent post is based in a well-supported environment within a friendly rural DGH, covering an area the size of Greater London. There are unique challenges in delivering high quality health care to this diverse population and we are seeking a highly motivated team player to come and join a dynamic team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Main duties of the job
This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Nephrology department at Ysbyty Gwynedd. The appointee will be expected to support the Consultants in the department to provide a full nephrology service.

The successful candidate will be accountable to the Consultant Nephrologists. The appointee's primary responsibilities will include:

• Assessing patients on the nephrology ward and providing comprehensive renal ward and dialysis unit cover
• Conducting two outpatient clinics per week, which may encompass general nephrology, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, and/or hemodialysis
• Reviewing new inpatient referrals, ordering appropriate investigations, and formulating clinical management plans
• Performing acute procedures as required and managing the clinical care of outliers in collaboration with other specialties
• Facilitating efficient discharges and the smooth transfer of patients to community hospitals and tertiary centres
• Attending monthly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and assisting with the supervision and teaching of junior doctors

The successful candidate is expected to have experience in general internal medicine. Prior nephrology experience is essential.

The appointee will be required to participate fully in the General Internal Medicine (GIM) on-call rota.

About us
This position will be based in Ysbyty Gwynedd, which is located in Bangor, North West Wales, adjacent to the Menai Straits and in the shadow of the mountains of Snowdonia.

North Wales is acclaimed to be one of the top spots in the UK to live, offering a wide variety of outdoor activities, attractions and some of the finest food. We are surrounded by stunning scenery to explore, from the rolling hills and valleys to the rugged mountains and long sandy beaches.

Chester is less than an hour away and the cities of Liverpool and Manchester are just over an hour, making this location a perfect place to live. With affordable quality housing, excellent private and state schools and great local amenities, why not work where you would love to live?

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.

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: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £56,925 to £80,730 a year gross per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-SCF-NEPH-1126

Essential qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS Certificate

Desirable qualifications

• MRCP Part 1 or working towards it.

Essential skills and experience

• Minimum 3 years full-time postgraduate training after completing Foundation Programme or equivalent and have the relevant experiences and competencies
• Experience working at Middle grade within renal medicine
• 12 months NHS experience (not including clinical attachments)

Desirable skills and experience

• Proficient in temporary line insertions
• Some experience in audit/research
• Knowledge of non-invasive assessments of blood vessel function

Essential other requirements

• CPD up to date
• Evidence of training of others as part of self-development
• Keen to provide evidence of competence progression as per specialty curriculum
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Able to undertake manual handling tasks.

Desirable other requirements

• Keen to develop teaching of clinical skills
• Proficient in statistical analysis packages
• Good clinical practice training
• Awareness of confidentiality and data protection issues
• Welsh language is desirable but not essential for the post

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

For questions about the job, contact:
Keith Jones, Lead Manager, Medicine
Keith.kj.Jones@wales.nhs.uk
03000851462

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