Optometry Clinical Tutor

Optometry Clinical Tutor – Sessional

The post holder will provide clinical skills teaching support and assist with the delivery of the clinical skills modules within the optometry curriculum. The tutor supports students in their clinical skills training and provides supervision to volunteer patient clinic sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical skills teaching support for the optometry curriculum.
• Assist in the delivery of clinical skills modules.
• Supervise volunteer patient clinic sessions.
• Provide support and guidance to students during their clinical skills training.

Qualifications

• Registered GOC optometrist or dispensing optician.
• Passion for supporting the next generation of optometry trainees.
• Desirable: Experience working with early‑career optometrists.
• Enthusiasm for optometry education.

Other Information

Salary: Hourly rate based on the UHI grade 6 pay scale.

Working hours: Minimum of 3 sessions per semester, up to 4 hours per session. Sessions can be scheduled 9 a.m.–1 p.m. or 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Location: UHI House, Inverness.

Contract type: Sessional part‑time with a minimum commitment of 3 sessions per semester. The successful candidate will devote the whole of their time to the duties of the post; outside paid work may only be undertaken with permission of the Principal and Vice‑Chancellor.

Background checks: Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and other required checks.

Pension: Part‑time staff at grade five and below are covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Full information about the scheme can be found at http://www.highlandpensionfund.org/.

Benefits

• 42 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Attractive pension scheme with options for additional contributions
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
• Occupational sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme (incl. spousal support)
• High‑street and online retail discounts
• 10% off Highlife Highland memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Contribution towards DSE prescription glasses
• Free parking and EV charging (where available)
• LinkedIn Learning access for ongoing professional development
• Long‑service awards and active social events