Clinical Tutor

Cardiff University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cardiff seeks Clinical Tutors to teach and support undergraduate students in clinical settings. Flexible work arrangements are offered for part and full days. The ideal candidate is a qualified Optometrist or Dispensing Optician with teaching experience and a passion for student development. This role contributes to exceptional graduate outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Optometrist or Dispensing Optician.
• Experience in clinical teaching or supervision.
• Ability to support students in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach in small groups and provide 1:1 support.
• Supervise undergraduate clinics in various clinical areas.
• Contribute to the school's teaching programme and graduate outcomes.

Skills

Teaching skills

Clinical supervision

Supportive communication

Education

Qualification in Optometry or Dispensing Optics

Job description

Overview

The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is looking to appoint a number of Clinical Tutors in all aspects of clinical teaching. We can offer working arrangements to suit you, including part and full days.

Role and duties

The role of the Clinical Tutor is varied and includes opportunities to teach in small groups, provide 1:1 support, advance students’ clinical competencies, provide occasional informal pastoral support to final year students, and enhance your own knowledge by being part of a team of supervisors; all of whom have areas of expertise and interest of their own. You will be an integral and vital part of the Undergraduate teaching programme and will contribute to the School’s outstanding graduate quality.

Clinical areas

• Supervision of undergraduate clinics, including Primary Care, Contact Lenses, Binocular Vision, Low Vision, Dispensing and Special Assessment.

Contract and working patterns

We are making a number of contracted appointments with regular hours over 22 weeks per year. Contracts are offered on a 2-year fixed term basis. We are also seeking applications from qualified Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians who would like to provide locum cover for ad-hoc staff absences. Please indicate in your application which type(s) of contract you would consider.

Salary

Clinic Tutor hourly rate is £27.78 - £29.48 per hour. This hourly rate is based on Grade 5 hourly rate of £18.3473 to £19.7983 (£33,482 - £36,130 pro rata per annum) plus 21% pay in lieu of annual leave plus market supplement.

Application process

Applications will be reviewed periodically as they are received, but the advert will remain open until vacancies have been filled. Closing date: Thursday, 18 September 2025.

Equal Opportunity

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.