"Lecturer in Optometry"

Post Title: Lecturer in Optometry 

SBU/Department: School of Life & Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical, Biological Sciences, Optometry

FTE: 0.7 fte (working 25.9 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent 

Salary: UH7 £37,099pa pro rata to £40,521pa pro rata with potential to progress to £44,263pa pro rata by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year 

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield 

The School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire has a long-established reputation as a centre for excellence for healthcare education. Our vision is to transform lives through our education and research. We are seeking a Lecturer in Optometry to deliver high quality teaching of clinical skills to support the provision of training and supervision to our students.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible for teaching and research for the Optometry programmes, contributing to the design and delivery of learning and teaching materials (including assessments). You will work as an integral part of the optometry and the wider team and be expected to develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, which promote interest and motivation amongst students. Within this role you will be required to act as a project supervisor and personal tutor for undergraduate and research students. You will also participate in the accreditation of courses, the development of assessments, and audit management to ensure academic quality assurance. You will play an active role in programme reviews to ensure that currency and excellence are maintained. 

Skills and experience required

You must have experience in practice working in community, hospital or primary care with evidence of current clinical practice. You should be a source of knowledge and expertise of UK Optometric regulations and possess specialist knowledge within an interest in various aspects of optometry. Proficiency in English Language and relevant IT Skills are essential for this role. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to plan and manage your own activities and workload effectively evidencing your leadership potential. You will be a team player with an ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and health and safety

Qualifications required

You will hold a minimum of a degree or equivalent in Optometry Vision Science or a Professional Qualification in a relevant discipline.

This appointment will be made in accordance with guidance from the GOC that the post-holder must have:

• At least two years recent and relevant post qualification practical experience;
• Maintained a minimum of two years continuous GOC registration.

A teaching qualification or willingness to undertake a teaching qualification is desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: 

Angela Roy, Team Leader (Optometry)

email: a.roy2@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 27 August 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: 060875

Date advert placed: 30 July 2024

The University offers every individual the opportunity to succeed. We want our staff to represent multi-faceted life experiences, varied cultural heritage and to encourage cognitive diversity. We recognise that the field is not ‘level’ and want to actively address barriers to progression. Markers of success to date include no gender pay gap within the School where this post sits and holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We also challenge stereotypes and partner with networks both within and outside of the University to enhance inclusion in the workplace. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts