Job summary
Fundamentals Fellow in Emergency MedicineBased at Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, South East Wales
Duration: Fixed Term 1 Year Initially
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
These 6 month - 1 year posts are an innovation by the Emergency Medicine team at the Grange University Hospital. They are well suited to those with an interest in acute care with many previous post-holders gaining valuable experience before moving into ACCS training. A number of our 6 month appointments have sought to extend their posts, having found the roles both enjoyable and educational.
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 atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales."
Main duties of the job
These Fundamentals Fellows posts offer clinical experience in a busy and well supported new Emergency Department. 20% of time is off the ED clinical rota for fundamental development in a number of innovative areas, including pre-hospital medicine with our physician response unit, Resus skills and Development, Teaching, Ultrasound, Radiology and Simulation.
The posts would particularly suit those who have passed their FY2 (or equivalent) competencies and have sound background knowledge of medicine, but may be undecided about their career pathway and/or would like to take time out of formal training. Within a supportive and professional team and environment, Clinical Fellows gain a broad spectrum of clinical experience and enjoy the interface with wider associated specialties, aiming always to work together to provide an excellent patient experience.
The Clinical Fellows are afforded the same training opportunities as our training posts, with access to in house training. This includes protected monthly consultant led teaching days. Study leave is encouraged and the appointees will have the opportunity to perform an audit cycle and take part in case presentations.
Clinical Fellows (CF) in Emergency Medicine assume the responsibilities normally associated with junior grade (Resident doctor) appointments in the Emergency Department (ED), and have access to a full range of IT facilities.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
The Fundamentals Fellows will have time off their clinical rota dedicated to a specific area of interest that they can arrange prior to starting the post. The department is able to offer opportunities in the following but could offer other areas for specific candidates:
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
- Simulation
- Clinical Teaching and work towards a PGCert in Medical Education
- Airway & Critical Care
- Quality Improvement
- Radiology
The positions involve 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 offer.
Enhanced check with barred list information, includingan adults and childrens 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
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
The Fundamentals Fellows will have time off their clinical rota dedicated to a specific area of interest that they can arrange prior to starting the post. The department is able to offer opportunities in the following but could offer other areas for specific candidates:
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
- Simulation
- Clinical Teaching and work towards a PGCert in Medical Education
- Airway & Critical Care
- Quality Improvement
- Radiology
The positions involve 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 offer.
Enhanced check with barred list information, includingan adults and childrens 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
Experience
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Skills & Abilities
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Qualifications
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Personal Attributes
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Person Specification
Experience
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Skills & Abilities
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Qualifications
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Personal Attributes
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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.
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.
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).