Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Locum Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The closing date is 08 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based in The Grange University Hospital

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible on a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.

This post is not recognised for training

Are you looking to enhance your career portfolio and continual learning plan within Obstetrics and Gynaecology? If so then our current openings are the perfect opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

The post holderwill be provided support and formal clinical supervision by consultants to further their career portfolio and will be granted study and annual leave as that of recognised training posts. They will be encouraged and expected to participate in audits, reviews, journal club presentations, Departmental meetings and teaching.

The Unit offers a very active and exciting post-graduate teaching programme. There are excellent Postgraduate Medical facilities available in a recently refurbished Postgraduate Centre.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Grange University Hospital (GUH) but may have duties in one or more of the other hospitals in the Health Board. GUH our new Specialist and Critical Care Centre provides a centre of excellence in Gwent to treat our most seriously ill patients, or those with significant injuries, and is the designated trauma unit for Gwent. The hospital has 560 beds (including trollies and cots) and features a 24-hour Acute Assessment Unit, Emergency Department and Helicopter Pad. It provides a 24/7 Emergency Service for patients that need specialist and critical care.

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

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£62,117 to £99,216 a year per annum, pro rata for part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-SD322

Job locations

The Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holderwill be provided support and formal clinical supervision by consultants to further their career portfolio and will be granted study and annual leave as that of recognised training posts. They will be encouraged and expected to participate in audits, reviews, journal club presentations, Departmental meetings and teaching.

The Unit offers a very active and exciting post-graduate teaching programme. There are excellent Postgraduate Medical facilities available in a recently refurbished Postgraduate Centre.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Grange University Hospital (GUH) but may have duties in one or more of the other hospitals in the Health Board. GUH our new Specialist and Critical Care Centre provides a centre of excellence in Gwent to treat our most seriously ill patients, or those with significant injuries, and is the designated trauma unit for Gwent. The hospital has 560 beds (including trollies and cots) and features a 24-hour Acute Assessment Unit, Emergency Department and Helicopter Pad. It provides a 24/7 Emergency Service for patients that need specialist and critical care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holderwill be provided support and formal clinical supervision by consultants to further their career portfolio and will be granted study and annual leave as that of recognised training posts. They will be encouraged and expected to participate in audits, reviews, journal club presentations, Departmental meetings and teaching.

The Unit offers a very active and exciting post-graduate teaching programme. There are excellent Postgraduate Medical facilities available in a recently refurbished Postgraduate Centre.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Grange University Hospital (GUH) but may have duties in one or more of the other hospitals in the Health Board. GUH our new Specialist and Critical Care Centre provides a centre of excellence in Gwent to treat our most seriously ill patients, or those with significant injuries, and is the designated trauma unit for Gwent. The hospital has 560 beds (including trollies and cots) and features a 24-hour Acute Assessment Unit, Emergency Department and Helicopter Pad. It provides a 24/7 Emergency Service for patients that need specialist and critical care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • As per person spec

Desirable

  • As per person spec

Qualifications

Essential

  • As per person spec

Desirable

  • As per person spec

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • As per person spec

Desirable

  • As per person spec

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • As per person spec

Desirable

  • As per person spec
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • As per person spec

Desirable

  • As per person spec

Qualifications

Essential

  • As per person spec

Desirable

  • As per person spec

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • As per person spec

Desirable

  • As per person spec

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • As per person spec

Desirable

  • As per person 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).

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

The Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

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

The Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

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 for Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr Gareth Edwards

gareth.edwards2@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£62,117 to £99,216 a year per annum, pro rata for part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-SD322

Job locations

The Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


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