About this role
Job summary
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Emergency Department at the specialist critical care hospital, Grange University Hospital (GUH). The successful candidate will join a well-established team and will provide clinical and team leadership within a passionate and committed multi-disciplinary team. This currently comprises of 26 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialists, 7 Specialty Doctors, 10 Specialist Registrars, 23 junior doctors comprising ACCS, GPVTS, F2's, CT posts, 4 ST3 posts and Clinical Fellow posts. There is a Consultant Nurse, a team of ENP's and nursing staff with extended scope of practice and a team of ACPs and PAs on the GUH site. CPN led liaison psychiatry service within the Department.
This post will be principally based at the GUH, Cwmbran. However some sessions may be located at the peripheral Minor Injury Units at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr or in the ABUHB Flow Centre, Cwmbran. These post have been designed to enhance the Consultant presence in the new Department.
The successful candidates must possess excellent background knowledge in Emergency Medicine and an appropriate higher qualification (e.g. FRCEM).
Main duties of the job
This post will be principally based at the GUH, Cwmbran.
Some sessions may be located at the peripheral Minor Injury Units at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr or in the ABUHB Flow Centre, Cwmbran.
There would be opportunities for a portfolio career with strong departmental links with the Emergency Medicine Retrieval and Transfer Service, local Critical Care Unit and local Universities.
The successful candidates must possess excellent background knowledge in Emergency Medicine and an appropriate higher qualification (e.g. FRCEM).
The Department has recently been built as part of the Grange University Hospital which opened in November 2021 -The Department consists of 8 Resus Bays, a 26-trolley Majors bay, 5 Assessment bays, and a co-located Children's Emergency Assessment Unit. The new extension will comprise a larger waiting room
About us
Working for Our Organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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
This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adultsas defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012)and the following checks will be undertakenfollowing any conditional offer:
Enhanced check with barred list information, including - an adults and childrens barred list check Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with theGMC
Candidatesfor 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Clinical Experience Essential
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Desirable
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Clinical Governanace Essential
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Research Essential
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Teaching Essential
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Managment Essential
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Desirable
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Other Requirements Essential
as per personal spec
Desirable
as per personal spec
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
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)