Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Neurology Directorate in a substantive post at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). ABUHB is actively seeking a highly qualified and motivated Consultant Neurologist to join our dynamic team. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in general neurology, a strong commitment to patient care and service excellence, and a proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment. While candidates with a general neurology background are preferred, specialists in other neurological sub-disciplines are also encouraged to apply. This position presents a unique opportunity to significantly contribute to the expansion and enhancement of our existing neurology service, play a key role in delivering high-quality neurological care closer to home for patients within the ABUHB region, and align with the Wales NHS Care Closer to home initiative.
Main duties of the job
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.
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
* To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's service plans
* To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board
About us
Aneurin Bevan Health Board is one of seven Local Health Boards in Wales. It provides acute, community and mental healthcare services to more than 600,000 people living in Southeast Wales and is one of the largest and busiest NHS health boards/Trusts in the UK. It is responsible for delivering services through the Grange University Hospital delivering critical acute care, and its three enhanced local general hospitals in Newport, Abergavenny and Caerphilly, supported by five community hospitals, health centres and extensive mental health and learning disabilities facilities.
The principal place of work for this post is currently Royal Gwent Hospital but may also involve sessions delivered in other rehabilitation hospitals. The post holder will generally be expected to undertake their programmed activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites and attending official meetings away from the workplace. A planned and cost-effective approach is expected and is included in the DCC sessional allocation. The post holder may be required to work at any site within the Health Board, including new sites.
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Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-CON619
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Job description
Job responsibilities
See please attached job description
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 a 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
See please attached job description
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 a 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
Management
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Clinical Governance
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Clinical Experience
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Qualifications
Essential
* Refer to person specification
Desirable
* As person spec
Other Requirements
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Teaching
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Research
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Person Specification
Management
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Clinical Governance
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Clinical Experience
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Qualifications
Essential
* Refer to person specification
Desirable
* As person spec
Other Requirements
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Teaching
Essential
* As person spec
Desirable
* As person spec
Research
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
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Employer's website
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