Clinical Tutor - Dispensing Optician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £25.11 i £28.98 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Plymouth |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0992 |
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Join CEE as a clinical tutor and help shape the next generation of Optometrists.
About the role
As a registered Dispensing Optician, you will have responsibility for high-quality care for all patients seen by students and be expected to be competent and up-to-date in all areas of dispensing and adhere to policies and guidelines of professional practice outlined by GOC registration.
You will:
• Be expected to supervise dispensing clinics, which would include: dispensing, verification and adjustment of optical appliances.
• Will need to record each supervised clinical episode outcome with relevant feedback on Pebblepad.
• You may be asked to examine GOC competencies and record the outcome and feedback on Pebblepad.
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Jodie Burke: by email at jodie.burke@plymouth.ac.uk
You will:
• Be a qualified Dispensing Optician
• Habe a minimum two years’ post-qualification experience
• Be GOC registration
• Habe excellent communication skills
• Be supportive, organised, and collaborative approach to clinical education
You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Optical Council (GOC)
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Anticipated Interview Date(s): Week commencing Monday 15 December 2025
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 35* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter.
About the role
As a registered Dispensing Optician, you will have responsibility for high-quality care for all patients seen by students and be expected to be competent and up-to-date in all areas of dispensing and adhere to policies and guidelines of professional practice outlined by GOC registration.
You will:
• Be expected to supervise dispensing clinics, which would include: dispensing, verification and adjustment of optical appliances.
• Will need to record each supervised clinical episode outcome with relevant feedback on Pebblepad.
• You may be asked to examine GOC competencies and record the outcome and feedback on Pebblepad.
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Jodie Burke: by email at jodie.burke@plymouth.ac.uk
You will:
• Be a qualified Dispensing Optician
• Habe a minimum two years’ post-qualification experience
• Be GOC registration
• Habe excellent communication skills
• Be supportive, organised, and collaborative approach to clinical education
You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Optical Council (GOC)
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Anticipated Interview Date(s): Week commencing Monday 15 December 2025
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 35* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter.