Consultant Physician with a Specialist Interest in Acute Frailty

This is a new replacement post to provide ward responsibility to one of our general medical/COTE wards and develop a joint acute frailty front door service in response to the Welsh Government 6 Goals initiative. The post holder will also participate in the 1 in 12 on call rota.

The aim of this post is to provide a spectrum of flexible and responsive services for the Medical Directorate at YYF for all age groups across the Health Board, specifically: A comprehensive Acute Medicine Service for the Borough of Caerphilly Development and clinical delivery of comprehensive geriatric services at YYF Support the running of the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) and participate in the Adult Medicine take 7 days a week The post holder will participate in GIM on-call one in 12 on call rota. Weekend on site presence is provided by an AM and PM session one in 12 pro-rota basis Acute inpatient assessment and treatment and will be based in ward 3.1 and working closely with one other Consultant Physician colleague The post holder will also develop a MAU/acute frailty service up to 2 sessions per week. Support and training of medical staff, nurses and other members of the MDT To provide effective leadership to multidisciplinary staff members To develop teaching and research with the organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is amulti award-winningNHS 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 ofKindness, Integrity, and Respectshape 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.