Fixed Term Appointment (ST4-8 Level) in Cardiology in Cwmbran

The Department of Cardiology is appointing 1 x Fixed Term Appointment at registrar level to support Cardiology in patients at the Grange University Hospital. The successful applicant will consolidate their existing skills and experience in medicine within a busy Cardiology department. Exposure to a wide range of cardiology specific conditions will 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 registrar level, on the on-call rolling rota.

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 Cardiology 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 a 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 (ABUHB) is a multi award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 15,000 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, 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.

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:

Qualifications:

• Essential: Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.
• Essential: Evidence of full MRCP.

Experience:

• Essential: Evidence of managing the GIM/speciality on call team within the NHS, please list your experience.
• Essential: Evidence of ALS and personal experience as part of the Cardiac Arrest team.

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.