About this role
Job summary
These opportunities are for Senior Clinical Fellows with training opportunities in Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH), Abergavenny in South Wales. The posts will primarily be based in the care of the elderly specialty with the opportunity to gain specific experience across the medical specialities including Endocrine and Acute medicine.
The expectation of the role is to provide middle grade support as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a 28 - 32 bedded sub-speciality ward. The post holder will carry out independent ward rounds in the unit in addition to consultant led ward rounds.
ABUHB is an innovative Health Board packed with ambition and is an excellent place to start your career as well as move it up a gear and to continue developing yourself professionally. The successful candidates will be able to access training across the medical specialties and a variety of accredited training courses, under the supervision of RCP trainers. Audit and QI projects will be a requirement of the post and the post is supported by a dedicated research lead based in Cardiff University for anyone interested in research.
"These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales."
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities are for the effective and appropriate medical care of inpatients admitted under the care of the Consultant Physician
The duties and responsibilities will be appropriate to the grade and speciality with appropriate consultant supervision
This will include the assessment, monitoring and initiating treatment, with colleagues and under consultant supervision
Attend consultant and multidisciplinary ward rounds, and supervise relevant junior medical students who may rotate through the directorate
Undertake regular unsupervised ward rounds on the relevant ward to ensure patients are making satisfactory progress
Complete discharge summaries in a timely fashion
Attend clinic as part of continuing professional development
Research and service outcome evaluation will be the key part of this job and you will have one session for this as part of this clinical fellow post
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 of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape 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 post holder is expected to:
Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This position involves Regulated Activity withadultsas 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, including - an adults barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience 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 Nevill Hall Hospital
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)