Clinical Lead Optometrist

Do you want to help shape the careers of future optometrists?

How about, working within the largest healthcare education provider in the South West?

You can do that, as well as what you’re good at, and getting 46 days holiday a year!

We are now looking for a Clinical Lead Optometrist to join us here at the University of Plymouth to not only enhance our optometry offering as a clinic and team, but also nurture the talent of our brilliant optometry students within the Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE).

What will you do?

The role would be a mixture of clinical decision-making, teaching and professional development and is an excellent opportunity to support the clinical research conducted by the Plymouth team.

Alongside the clinical work, you will also deliver on the education and teaching initiatives of the CEE with our incredible students.

Who are you?

• A current, experienced, GOC registered Optometrist
• Have experience in mentoring or management of junior members or students.
• An individual who is passionate about your professions and is looking to inspire and mentor the next generation of Optometrists.

Why join us?

Professional Growth:

Within the University’s School of Health Professions, we con’t jusy focus on student development, we’re equally committed to our staff’s professional advancement.  You’ll find ample opportunities for personal growth through higher qualifications and scholarly activities.

Did we mention 46 days of holiday (inc bank holidays)!?!

Working in a University setting offers masses of benefits, such as;

• Generous pension allowance
• Masses of retail discounts to suit you
• Cycle to work scheme.
• And much more!

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Phil Buckhurst: by email at [email protected]

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.

Interviews are axpected to take place Wednesday 12 June and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Optical Council (GOC)

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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