Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor Gastroenterology

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Job summary

Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology - 12 months Fixed Term

10 PAs per week

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology.

The successful applicant will join a team of 5 Consultants, and 1 Specialist Doctor based at Harrogate District Hospital, you will be part of a team to deliver a wide range of acute and elective Gastroenterology services. The department prides itself on team working and close collaboration with clinical colleagues to provide a high quality gastroenterology service. The successful applicant would be expected to hold MBChB or equivalent medical qualification. All applicants must hold current GMC registration

Main duties of the job

To deliver appropriate clinical care to elective patients with consultant support by working in clinics, endoscopy etc.

To provide appropriate clinical care to acute patients with consultant support.

To take an active role in departmental quality improvement and audit programmes.

Full details of the post are available in the attached job description.

About us

This is an exciting time to join the Trust, which is one of the highest performing NHS Trusts in the UK. Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty and which is in close proximity to Leeds and York. Harrogate is an affluent town offering a very high standard of residential accommodation. There is a wide range of local schools which have an excellent national reputation in both the state and private sectors. There are numerous sporting, recreational and cultural activities available in the town or the surrounding area to suit most interests.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-MS-3191C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description is attached to the advert and gives full details of the requirements for the post.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr. Devan Vani, Clinical Lead on 01423 555335

Job description

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description is attached to the advert and gives full details of the requirements for the post.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr. Devan Vani, Clinical Lead on 01423 555335

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
  • Evidence of achievement of ST3/CT3 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
  • Intermediate level skills in Gastroenterology

Desirable

  • SCE in Gastroenterology
  • Significant experience of GI Endoscopy within a JAG-accredited unit, including independent practice in at least one modality (evidenced via application form)
Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
  • Evidence of achievement of ST3/CT3 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
  • Intermediate level skills in Gastroenterology

Desirable

  • SCE in Gastroenterology
  • Significant experience of GI Endoscopy within a JAG-accredited unit, including independent practice in at least one modality (evidenced via application form)

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

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

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:

Gastroenterology Clinical Lead

Devan Vani

devan.vani@nhs.net

01423555335

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-MS-3191C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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