About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to enhance your career portfolio and continual learning plan within Obstetrics and Gynaecology? If so then our current openings are the perfect opportunity for you.
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Clinical Fellow (Lower Level) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post will be for 6 months initially with potential for extension up to 12 months will be assessed in the initial contract period and may be granted subject to satisfactory appraisal. Further extension to a maximum of 24 months total contract period will be ongoing.
The Clinical Fellow will be primarily based at Grange University Hospital (GUH) but may have duties in one or more of the other hospitals in the Health Board. GUH our new Specialist and Critical Care Centre provides a centre of excellence in Gwent to treat our most seriously ill patients, or those with significant injuries, and is the designated trauma unit for Gwent. The hospital has 560 beds (including trolleys and cots) and features a 24-hour Acute Assessment Unit, Emergency Department and Helicopter Pad. It provides a 24/7 Emergency Service for patients that need specialist and critical care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be provided support and formal clinical supervision by consultants to further their career portfolio and will be granted study and annual leave as that of recognised training posts. They will be encouraged and expected to participate in audits, reviews, journal club presentations, Departmental meetings and teaching.
The Unit offers a very active and exciting post-graduate teaching programme. There are excellent Postgraduate Medical facilities available in a recently refurbished Postgraduate Centre.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is amulti award-winningNHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 15,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values ofKindness, Integrity, and Respectshape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow will be primarily based at Grange University Hospital (GUH) but may have duties in one or more of the other hospitals in the Health Board. GUH our new Specialist and Critical Care Centre provides a centre of excellence in Gwent to treat our most seriously ill patients, or those with significant injuries, and is the designated trauma unit for Gwent. The hospital has 560 beds (including trolleys and cots) and features a 24-hour Acute Assessment Unit, Emergency Department and Helicopter Pad. It provides a 24/7 Emergency Service for patients that need specialist and critical care.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
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Qualifications Essential
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Skills & Abilities Essential
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Personal Attributes Essential
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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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Grange University Hospital
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)