Job summary
MedicalTeaching Fellow in General Medicine (ST3 Equivalent)
12 Month Fixed Term Post Starting 5th August 2026
Please note this advert will close early when sufficient applications have been received
Would you like a job that you enjoy, in a department where people strive to provide excellent quality care?
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust are excited to invite applications for a Medical Education Fellow who will support the teaching of our undergraduate medical students. Post holders will be funded to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
Main duties of the job
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The post is for 12 months with the potential to be extended (Aug 27 to Aug 28).
The job will combine clinical work (80%) and protected time for teaching (20%). Out of-hours work is not a requirement of this role.
The post will suit a motivated junior doctor who would like to develop their knowledge and experience in the field of medical education. When working clinically the post holder will work in medicine, at ST3 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.
About us
The Trust has an excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre which carries a full programme of events including and offers access to a Medical Library and a Clinical Skills Lab with high fidelity simulation facilities. The post is non-training; however, opportunities for development will be available.
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 - as well as regular appraisals, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Below are the key tasks of the role, however please refer to the attached Job Description for full details:
Develop own knowledge and experience in medical education
To contribute to the development of our Undergraduate Teaching Programme for Medical Students
To teach and support medical students to meet the learning objectives of their clinical placements at HDFT
Working as part of a team to deliver inpatient medical care.
To maintain a high professional standard and actively participate in matters concerning patient safety and Clinical Governance
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients under the care of the Medicine Team
Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
Working autonomously alongside a consultant on daily ward rounds for inpatients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Below are the key tasks of the role, however please refer to the attached Job Description for full details:
Develop own knowledge and experience in medical education
To contribute to the development of our Undergraduate Teaching Programme for Medical Students
To teach and support medical students to meet the learning objectives of their clinical placements at HDFT
Working as part of a team to deliver inpatient medical care.
To maintain a high professional standard and actively participate in matters concerning patient safety and Clinical Governance
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients under the care of the Medicine Team
Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
Working autonomously alongside a consultant on daily ward rounds for inpatients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of IMT(or equivalent experience)
- MBBS or PLAB/UKMLA (for non-UK applicants)
- Full GMC at time of application
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes
- MRCP
- 2 Years Experience of working in the NHS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of IMT(or equivalent experience)
- MBBS or PLAB/UKMLA (for non-UK applicants)
- Full GMC at time of application
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes
- MRCP
- 2 Years Experience of working in the NHS
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).
