About this role
Job summary
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Stroke Physician to join its established and progressive Stroke Service. This post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of high-quality, patient-centred stroke care across the Health Board. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting service transformation, improving clinical outcomes, and delivering national stroke standards, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across the stroke pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of stroke services within an organisation committed to innovation, quality improvement, and excellence in patient care.
Main duties of the job
Within the Stroke Directorate, you will play a pivotal role in advancing stroke care and contributing to the vision of providing excellent care to the people of Aneurin Bevan UHB. You will join colleagues in a very dedicated and dynamic team providing a comprehensive stroke service across multiple settings, including Grange University Hospital, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital, and Royal Gwent Hospital.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board provides a comprehensive and integrated stroke pathway, delivering high-quality care from prevention through to rehabilitation and long-term support. Patients benefit from hyper-acute stroke management at The Grange University Hospital, home to the Southeast Wales Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, with access to specialist interventions including thrombolysis and thrombectomy pathways. Ongoing rehabilitation is provided through a dedicated stroke rehabilitation unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, supported by a comprehensive Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service and psychology provision. The Health Board also delivers robust stroke prevention and TIA services, ensuring patients receive timely assessment, treatment and support at every stage of their recovery journey.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi award-winning NHS 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.
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This position involves Regulated Activity with adultsas defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
Enhanced check with barred list information, includinganadults and childrens barred list check Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register(including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview
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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.
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Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Grange University Hospital
Caerleon Road
Llanfrechfa Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)