Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Fixed Term Appointment in Stroke Medicine

The closing date is 03 November 2025

Job summary

The Department of Stroke Medicine/Geriatric is appointing an (Senior Clinical Fellow) IMT3 level doctor to support Acute Stroke in patients at the Grange University Hospital.

The post will be ward based with the opportunity to attend specialist outpatient clinics and observe inpatient endoscopy (there will be no formal endoscopy training associated with this post).

The successful applicant will consolidate their existing skills and experience in medicine within a busy Stroke department. Exposure to a wide range of stroke specific conditions with place them in an excellent position when applying for further training within the speciality.

The post will include on call in General Internal medicine at IMT 3 level, on the 1:18 rolling on call rota.

Those wishing to discuss the post informally in the first instance or arrange a visit to the department should contact Dr Yaqoob Bhat Clinical Director - yaqoobbhat@wales.nhs.uk

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 Stroke 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 is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £46,324 - £71,814 per annum, pro rata for part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ST141

Job locations

Grange University Hospital

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Job description

Job responsibilities

This position involves Regulated Activity with 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 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

Free parking is available across all Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position involves Regulated Activity with 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 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

Free parking is available across all Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Sites.

Person Specification

Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Essential

  • Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team

Essential

  • Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team

Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances

Essential

  • Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances

18 months experience in medical specialties by time of appointment

Essential

  • 18 months experience in medical specialties (not including Foundation modules) by time of appointment

Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Person Specification

Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Essential

  • Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team

Essential

  • Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team

Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances

Essential

  • Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances

18 months experience in medical specialties by time of appointment

Essential

  • 18 months experience in medical specialties (not including Foundation modules) by time of appointment

Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent

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).

Additional information

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)

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Yaqoob Bhat

yaqoob.bhat@wales.nhs.uk

01633234652

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £46,324 - £71,814 per annum, pro rata for part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ST141

Job locations

Grange University Hospital

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


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