Job summary

Applications are invited for a full time Locum Consultant post as Interventional Radiologist at Aneurin Bevan UHB. The radiology on-call service is provided in-house by first on-call SpRs with secondary support from Radiologists. A flexible job plan working, in a friendly, functional and supportive team, with an enviable procurement policy for high-end equipment are just some of the benefits of working for this University Health Board. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team of Consultants. This post is based at the The Grange University Hospital, but may include sessions at other Health Board sites.

Main duties of the job

• To provide, with consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the specialty to the hospitals so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
• Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training.
• Requirement to participate in medical audit and in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the ABUHB.
• Domiciliary consultations, as appropriate, to South East Wales residents or as agreed between the two parties.
• The successful candidate will participate in an on-call rota to cover the hospital(s) so designated.
• Any requirement agreed for the provision of cover for consultant colleagues' periods of leave.
• All qualified staff have a responsibility to supervise unqualified/more junior staff and students on a day-to-day basis to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and that any untoward action is addressed.
• Other comments including specific details related to special interest (if applicable)
• Any other duties with other agencies that have been agreed with the ABHB (e.g. prison service) and which are specified below.

About us

Aneurin Bevan Health Board is one of seven Local Health Boards in Wales. It provides acute, community and mental healthcare services to more than 600,000 people living in Southeast Wales and is one of the largest and busiest NHS health boards/Trusts in the UK. It is responsible for delivering services through the Grange University Hospital delivering critical acute care, and its three enhanced local general hospitals in Newport, Abergavenny and Caerphilly, supported by five community hospitals, health centres and extensive mental health and learning disabilities facilities.

The principal place of work for this post is Royal Gwent Hospital but may also involve sessions delivered in other hospitals. The post holder will generally be expected to undertake their programmed activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites and attending official meetings away from the workplace. A planned and cost-effective approach is expected and is included in the DCC sessional allocation. The post holder may be required to work at any site within the Health Board.

Those wishing to discuss the post informally in the first instance or arrange a visit to the department should contact Dr Ishan Gunatunga, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Director, Telephone: 01633 234318, email: [email protected]

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking General Practitioner to join our Acute Medical Team on a fixed term salaried basis, supporting the initial assessment and management of adult patients presenting with emergent and acute medical conditions. Work will predominately within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service.

This is a an opportunity for a GP wishing to diversify their portfolio career, with the potential to work part-time alongside an existing primary care role. The position offers flexibility while providing valuable experience in an acute hospital setting.

You will play a key role in delivering same day emergency care within an ambulatory model, helping to assess, diagnose, treat and safely discharge patients without the need for hospital admission where appropriate.

Flexible working arrangements are available,making this role well-suited to GPs seeking apart-time salaried position that complements an existing GP role.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Respond to medical problems presented by patients, by means of history taking, examination, investigation where appropriate, diagnosis, treatment and referral

Provide clinical review and management of patients referred to the Acute Medicine service deemed suitable for SDEC

Demonstrates robust risk management in clinical decision making within SDEC

Ensure handover of care documentation is completed for SDEC patients including robust arrangements for follow up and outstanding investigations.

Work as part of the Acute Medicine team, assessing and treating patients independently, seeking support as required from the supervising Consultant Acute Physician.

Provide competency appropriate clinical leadership for resident clinician's working in Medical SDEC unit.

Provide advice and support to clinical staff referring patients to the Medical SDEC unit.

Service management

Normal duties, workload and important non-clinical roles will be articulated through a Job Plan.

To contribute when appropriate to the provision of support, education and training of SDEC team.

Quality and Service improvement

To ensure appropriate clinical standards within SDEC are achieved and maintained.

Undertake audit activities and contribute to a critical review of service effectiveness

Work collaboratively to improve service delivery and outcomes for patients.

Support the ongoing development and collaboration between Secondary and Primary Care.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 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.