Job summary
**Please note this advert will close early once sufficient applications have been received. Previous applicants need not apply**
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust are excited to invite applications for a 20 month LED fixed term post in General Medicine starting 5th December 2025 - 5th August 2027
The post will suit a motivated doctor who would like to develop their knowledge and experience in the field of General Medicine. When working clinically the post holder will work in general medicine at FY2+ level, as a member of a ward-based team at Harrogate District Hospital. This position will be predominantly based with the Elderly medicine team and there will be regular exposure to other specialties across medicine.
Main duties of the job
Clinically you will work at FY3/ST1 level (dependent on experience).
To provide appropriate clinical care to acute patients with consultant support, by working on the General medicine on call rota.
As a key member of a clinical team, post holders will be expected to maintain a high professional standard and actively participate in matters concerning patient safety and Clinical Governance.
About us
Harrogate District Hospital is a vibrant district general hospital with just under 400 beds. It is set in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate and within reach of the Yorkshire Dales. It is part of Harrogate and District Foundation Trust which offers acute services from our hospitals in Harrogate and Ripon and outreach services from our community locations, providing high quality healthcare across North Yorkshire, Leeds, Middlesbrough, County Durham and Darlington.
HDFT supports the education of medical students from the University of Leeds. The Trust also has an excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre and a host of activities to support the professional development of its medical workforce including quality improvement and leadership development opportunities for junior doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver appropriate clinical care to patients with consultant support
- To provide appropriate clinical care to acute patients with consultant support, by working on the 1:8 General medicine on call rota.
- To take an active role in the departmental quality improvement and audit programmes
- To take an active role in multidisciplinary education within the department
- Candidates are expected to have at least 12 months of NHS clinical experience and to hold current GMC registration
For full details of the vacancy please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver appropriate clinical care to patients with consultant support
- To provide appropriate clinical care to acute patients with consultant support, by working on the 1:8 General medicine on call rota.
- To take an active role in the departmental quality improvement and audit programmes
- To take an active role in multidisciplinary education within the department
- Candidates are expected to have at least 12 months of NHS clinical experience and to hold current GMC registration
For full details of the vacancy please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current ALS
- 12 Months suitable NHS experience
- MBBS or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Current GMC Registration
- Successful completion of FY2 or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current ALS
- 12 Months suitable NHS experience
- MBBS or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Current GMC Registration
- Successful completion of FY2 or equivalent
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.
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.
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).
