Consultant Physician with a Specialist Interest in Acute Frailty
Job Description
Job summary
This is a new replacement post to provide ward responsibility to one of our general medical/COTE wards and develop a joint acute frailty front door service in response to the Welsh Government 6 Goals initiative. The post holder will also participate in the 1 in 12 on call rota.
Main duties of the job
The aim of this post is to provide a spectrum of flexible and responsive services for the Medical Directorate at YYF for all age groups across the Health Board, specifically:
- A comprehensive Acute Medicine Service for the Borough of Caerphilly
- Development and clinical delivery of comprehensive geriatric services at YYF
- Support the running of the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) and participate in the Adult Medicine take 7 days a week
- The post holder will participate in GIM on-call one in 12 on call rota. Weekend on site presence is provided by an AM and PM session one in 12 pro-rota basis
- Acute inpatient assessment and treatment and will be based in ward 3.1 and working closely with one other Consultant Physician colleague
- The post holder will also develop a MAU/acute frailty service up to 2 sessions per week.
- Support and training of medical staff, nurses and other members of the MDT
- To provide effective leadership to multidisciplinary staff members
- To develop teaching and research with the organisation
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 responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information
This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as 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 offeran adults 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Clinical Governance
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Clincial Experience
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Research
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Managment
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Other Requirements
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Teaching
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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
Ysbyty ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Hengoed
CF82 7GP
United Kingdom
