Consultant Geriatrician with an Interest in Frailty

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Geriatrician to join the Newport Community Resource Team (CRT) at St Woolos Hospital. The successful candidate will provide senior clinical leadership across the frailty pathway and essential medical input to the Newport Rapid Medical Service, supporting timely decision-making for the older and/or frail adult.Working as part of the team, you will deliver Consultant-level expertise in Frailty, contributing to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and supporting the continued development of services. You will play a key leadership role in promoting effective multidisciplinary working, evidence-based practice and strong clinical governance across new and existing models of care.This role will additionally support the development of innovative, community-focused frailty models and contribute to a range of exciting service developments aimed at improving care for older and/or frail adults across Newport.

Main duties of the job

  • To manage referrals into the service, undertaking clinical assessment and treatment planning to ensure patients receive care in the most appropriate setting
  • To deliver care within patients’ homes as part of the Frailty pathway, providing clinical intervention where required
  • To signpost and redirect patients to appropriate community services, ensuring care is co-ordinated and aligned with individual needs
  • To support Early Supported Discharge to ensure safe and co-ordinated transitions from hospital to services within the community
  • To contribute to intermediate care and step-up/step-down services that help maintain continuity of care in the community
  • To engage in service development initiatives, for example in-reach into the GUH, eLGHs and the Community Assessment Lounge (CAL) to support patient flow
  • To contribute to the design, evaluation and improvement of Frailty pathways, ensuring they align with best practice and national guidance
  • To work collaboratively with Consultant colleagues, multidisciplinary teams and partners to enhance the effectiveness and reach of Frailty Services
  • To participate in quality improvement programmes and other initiatives promoting safe, efficient and patient-centred care

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Clinical Experience

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Clinical Governance

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Research

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Teaching

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Management

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Other Requirements

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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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Closing Date: 26 July 2026

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