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Job Overview
The Department of Respiratory is appointing a Junior Clinical Fellow (IMT level) to support acute Respiratory in‑patients at Grange University Hospital. The post will be ward‑based with opportunities to attend specialist outpatient clinics and the Respiratory Ambulatory Care Unit. The successful applicant will consolidate existing skills and experience in medicine within a busy Respiratory department, gaining exposure to a wide range of Respiratory‑specific conditions and positioning them well for further training within the speciality.
The post will include on‑call in General Internal Medicine within the junior on‑call rolling rota.
Those wishing to discuss the post informally or arrange a visit to the department should contact:
• Dr Matt Brouns, Clinical Director for Respiratory Medicine – matt.brouns@wales.nhs.uk
• Dr Alina Ionescu, Respiratory Consultant – alina.ionescu2@wales.nhs.uk
• Dr Helen Fowles, Respiratory Consultant – Helen.fowles@wales.nhs.uk
Main Duties of the Job
* Provide effective and appropriate medical care of inpatients admitted under the care of Respiratory.
* Assess, monitor, and initiate 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 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.
Essential Experience
* Completed FD training or at least 3 years in clinical fellow posts within the NHS.
* Evidence of GIM on‑call experience within the NHS.
* Evidence of procedural skills.
Qualifications
* Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.
Working for Our Organisation
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, ABUHB provides 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 well‑being.
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.
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