Specialty Doctor in Community Care of the Elderly

Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor for the Community Care of the Elderly team. The principal place of work for this post is Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan hospital in Ebbw Vale. The post holder will generally be expected to undertake their programmed activities at the principal place of work but may be required to work at any site within the Health Board, including new sites, depending on service need.

The main responsibilities of the post are the effective and appropriate medical care of patients in the community including acute assessments and participation in community-based rehabilitation. The role encompasses a 1:6 evening/weekend rota commitment which attracts an additional two sessions; this will be discussed with the candidate following successful recruitment.

Main duties of the job:

• Responsibility for inpatient admission, day-to-day management, co-ordination of inpatient management under the supervision of the Consultant and/or in close liaison with community teams.
• Key role in discharge planning and co-ordinating approaches with relatives and other agencies.
• Liaison with patients and relatives/carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the patients receive a high-quality service and are all kept informed of progress as appropriate.
• Responsibility for contemporaneous record keeping, identifying progress and plans in patients' case notes.
• Participation in Consultant rounds and facilitating multidisciplinary meetings.
• The completion of accurate and timely discharge summaries, progress reports ensuring General Practitioners are informed of any impending discharges, changes of medication and death.
• To assist Consultants in the development of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
• The completion of e-discharge summaries on a timely basis via the Clinical Workstation system.
• To actively participate in multi-disciplinary audit, clinical effectiveness/health gain initiatives and clinical governance, taking a lead in local clinical audit activities and developing research projects, as appropriate.

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.