Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

LED Surgical Services (FY2 - ST2 Equivalent)

The closing date is 24 October 2025

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust are excited to invite applications for a 12 month LED fixed term post across the Surgical Specialties (General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Orthogeriatrics and Urology)

The post will suit a motivated doctor who would like to develop their knowledge and experience in the field of Surgery. When working clinically the post holder will work across surgical services at FY2+ level, as a member of a ward-based team at Harrogate District Hospital. Candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any particular interests at the interview stage and will also be supported to gain exposure in their area of clinical interest.

Main duties of the job

Clinically you will work at FY2-ST2 level (dependant on experience). There is no requirement to work out-of-hours in this role but there may be the opportunity to do so should you wish. 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.

This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. They will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time for the appointed sessions to the duties of the post and to give them priority at these times.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,439 to £52,656 a year (pro rata for LTFT candidates)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

421-MS-3378D

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please see attached full job description.

*Please note this job will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received*

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please see attached full job description.

*Please note this job will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Completion of Advanced Life Support training or equivalent.
  • Evidence of achievement of FY2 competences or equivalent.
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
  • 2 years postgraduate training or equivalent in a training programme or as fixed term specialty training post, or equivalent experience
  • Current GMC Registration

Experience

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
  • Experience in the field of relevant specialty
  • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
  • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Completion of Advanced Life Support training or equivalent.
  • Evidence of achievement of FY2 competences or equivalent.
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
  • 2 years postgraduate training or equivalent in a training programme or as fixed term specialty training post, or equivalent experience
  • Current GMC Registration

Experience

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
  • Experience in the field of relevant specialty
  • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
  • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Alexandra Kirk

alexandra.kirk3@nhs.net

01423553742

Details

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,439 to £52,656 a year (pro rata for LTFT candidates)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

421-MS-3378D

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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