Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Education Fellow in Acute Medicine (ST3 Equivalent)

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Job summary

Medical Education Fellow in Acute Medicine (ST3 Equivalent) 05th August 2026 to 03rd August 2027 Please note this advert will close early when a sufficient number of applications have been received

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced doctor to join the acute medicine team at Harrogate District Hospital as a Medical Education Fellow. The post is suitable for a candidate who is in the middle or the end of training, to build and progress their training in the NHS whilst supporting our medical students. It would be a strong platform to build a portfolio for a CESR application.

The post holder will work within our acute team one day per week and provide a supervisory level of medical cover to the team, as well as provide teaching to a group of medical undergraduates.

The team are a supportive and cohesive group of 6 substantive consultants and a long term locum with whom you will conduct ward rounds, support inpatient and ambulatory care as necessary. The team are supported by a team of junior doctors and Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work in a collaborative, supportive way to deliver the best care possible.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the team to discuss further.

Main duties of the job

To provide leadership and support the development of junior colleagues on the ward
To take responsibility for and provide senior clinical support and supervision to the service
Develop own knowledge and experience in medical education.
To contribute to the development of our Undergraduate Teaching Programme for 4thyear Medical Students
To teach and support medical students to meet the learning objectives of their clinical placements at HDFT
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
To maintain a high professional standard and actively participate in matters concerning patient safety and Clinical Governance

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 - 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.

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-MS-3636D

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Below are the key tasks of the role, however please refer to the attached Job Description for full details:

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 Acute Team

Engage with and support service and quality improvement work

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:

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 Acute Team

Engage with and support service and quality improvement work

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/ACCS (or equivalent experience)
MBBS or PLAB/UKMLA (for non-UK applicants)
Full GMC at time of application
2 Years Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes
MRCP

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Completion of IMT/ACCS (or equivalent experience)
MBBS or PLAB/UKMLA (for non-UK applicants)
Full GMC at time of application
2 Years Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes
MRCP

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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)