Job summary
Acute Frailty Fellow12-month post
Please note that this post will close early once a satisfactory number of applications have been received
This is a 12-month fixed term position on an established frailty unit (FY3/IMT1/IMT2 equivalent) starting 5th August 2026 The successful applicant will work as part of an innovative, supportive multi-disciplinary team and will participate in the development of our frailty service. This is a really exciting time with plenty of opportunity for candidates to develop their own special interest within frailty.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to invite applications for an Acute Frailty Fellow post who will work within the medical directorate. Post-holders should have experience in elderly medicine and have an interest in working as part of a motivated team to develop frailty services. Candidates must have 2 years NHS experience.
The job will combine clinical work, with potential to develop a special interest one afternoon per week. Out-of-hours work is not a requirement of this role.
The post will suit a motivated resident doctor who would like to develop their frailty experience and has an interest in developing new acute frailty services.
Main duties of the job
* To work as part of a team to deliver inpatient frailty care on the frailty admission and short stay unit.
* To maintain a high professional standard and actively participate in matters concerning patient safety and Clinical Governance
About us
You will be supported by a team of 10 Geriatricians and ACPsHarrogate tops a recent small trust research league table, and research interests are supported by a team of dedicated research nurses.Our staff go above and beyond their duties, and take pride in caring for our patients - making every moment matter. We are the principal provider of hospital services to the population of Harrogate and Ripon and the surrounding rural district, and have a catchment population of 185,000.
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.
For further information on this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Rebecca Watt at
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£44,439 to £52,656 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-MS-3635D
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description and person specification.
There will be opportunities to develop an interest in education, quality improvement or a specific interest for the successful applicant.
This post is advertised as full time but candidates wishing to work part-time or job share are encouraged to apply. Modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description and person specification.
There will be opportunities to develop an interest in education, quality improvement or a specific interest for the successful applicant.
This post is advertised as full time but candidates wishing to work part-time or job share are encouraged to apply. Modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Full GMC registration at time of application
Desirable
* Experience in Geriatric Medicine
Experience
Essential
* 2 Years NHS experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Full GMC registration at time of application
Desirable
* Experience in Geriatric Medicine
Experience
Essential
* 2 Years NHS experience
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
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Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
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