Locum Consultant Physician in General Medicine
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Locum Consultant Physician in General Medicine
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.
This locum consultant post in Medicine at YYF will have the opportunity to work on a sub-acute medicine ward, alongside another consultant and provide acute medicine sessions in the Medical Assessment Unit one day a week. We have ensured a work life balance with one uncontracted day and the on call rota for consultants is a 1 in 12 which is equally shared between you and your colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The locum consultant post will be part of the Acute Medicine Service for the Borough of Caerphilly incorporating:
o Development and clinical delivery of comprehensive geriatric services at YYF
o Support the running of the Medical Assessment Unit and participate in the Adult Medicine take 7 days a week
o Based in MAU - one day a week (2 sessions) (8.00 am to 4.00 pm) depending on the other consultant sessions (Monday to Friday) and out of hours (Monday to Sunday, will be working as pro-rota with all other weekend AM and PM session one in 12 pro-rota basis.
o Hospital based care of sub acute, elderly, sub acute stroke and rehabilitation services when on-call
o Support and training of medical staff, nurses and other members of the MDT
o Provide effective leadership to multidisciplinary staff members
o Develop teaching and research with the organisation
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
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.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£125,509 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-LCON520
Job locations
Ysbyty ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Hengoed
CF82 7GP
United Kingdom
Job description
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 Consultant posts 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.
Job description
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 Consultant posts 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
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
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Clinical Governance
Essential
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Clincial Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Research
Essential
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Desirable
- as person spec
Managment
Essential
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Desirable
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Other Requirements
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
- as person spec
Teaching
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
- as person spec
Qualifications
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
- As person spec
Clinical Governance
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
- As person spec
Clincial Experience
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
- As person spec
Research
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
- as person spec
Managment
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
- as person spec
Other Requirements
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
- as person spec
Teaching
Essential
- As person spec
Desirable
- as 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
Ysbyty ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Hengoed
CF82 7GP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Hengoed
CF82 7GP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant
Shridhar Aithal
01443802205
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£125,509 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-LCON520
Job locations
Ysbyty ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Hengoed
CF82 7GP
United Kingdom
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