Job summary
Aneurin Bevan University HealthBoard

Job title: SeniorClinical Fellow in Anaesthetics & Intensive Care Medicine
Working pattern: Full Time- 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Base: The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran (working across all sites as required)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months initially, with potential for extension (following formal review)
This post is not recognised for training

Main duties of the job
These posts have arisen to expand middle grade tiers within the department of Anaesthetics and Critical Care at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The department provides an anaesthetic service for planned theatre lists across a number of hospital sites within South-East Wales, comprising more than 30 Theatres and also Maternity, Critical Care and Acute and Chronic Pain Management. There is 24-hour cover for emergency surgery, trauma and obstetrics at the Grange University Hospital, as well as a 24 bed Critical Care Unit. At the Royal Gwent site, a 9-bed Post-operative Care Unit (POCU) which provides 24-hour care of high acuity elective surgical patients. All Health Board sites offer generous departmental facilities and busy professional development activities.

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 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.

Details
Date posted: 27 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £56,925 to £80,730 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 040-CF835
Job locations: The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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 offer:

• Enhanced check with barred list information, including check

Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: As per person specification
Desirable: As per person specification

Experience
Essential: As per person specification
Desirable: As per person specification

Skills & Abilities
Essential: As per person specification
Desirable: As per person specification

Personal Attributes
Essential: As per person specification
Desirable: As per person specification

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director Dr Peter Richardson, Peter.richardson@wales.nhs.uk, 01633234164

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