Ophthalmic Training Lead

NHS; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the West Midlands is seeking an Ophthalmic Training Lead to enhance partnerships with course providers and manage training for clinical teams. The role involves overseeing student placements, providing mentorship, and ensuring high-quality patient care in theatre and outpatient services. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 to £42,500 based on experience, along with substantial benefits including annual leave and training support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests

Employee of the quarter bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous Ophthalmic experience is essential.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and computer systems for data tasks.
• Leadership experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student placements and oversee the volunteer program.
• Lead training and assessment requirements of the clinical team.
• Assist departmental leads in managing theatre and outpatient services.

Skills

Previous Ophthalmic experience

Comfortable with Microsoft Office products

Theatre scrub experience

Leadership / management experience

Education

Current professional degree/diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Training Lead has a pivotal role in maintaining excellent partnerships with course providers and the coordination of student placement requirements, as well as leading the provision of training/development of the clinical team and maintenance of the volunteer programme. The Ophthalmic Training Lead works closely with the departmental leads to assist with managing the efficient and safe running of our Theatre and Outpatient services, and deputises in their absence. The role comprises clinical and non-clinical duties, 3:1 respectively. Clinical duties are across the service on both sites; diagnostics, pre- and post-op assessments, admission, discharge, theatre duties, including scrub, and part of the advisory on-call team. Non-clinical duties include oversight of clinical activity and staffing, incident investigations, clinical triage, line management, support and mentorship for the team, volunteers and students.

Interviews scheduled for the afternoon of 7th October 2025. We welcome applications from both registered and nonregistered candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Education & Training

• To enhance the partnership with course providers and coordinators for placements.
• To be key contact with course providers in order to coordinate student placements and assign assessor/supervisors.
• To maintain a formal structure for placement provision that we can share to assure the course provider and set expectations for the students and assessors.
• To oversee that placement and assessor requirements are fulfilled, liaising with the link coordinator at the course provider as necessary.
• To increase student placement volumes, revenue and feedback processes.
• To lead the training, mentorship and assessment requirements of the clinical team and ensure competence and high standards are maintained.
• To work closely with the Human Resources team to ensure a smooth transition for new recruits.
• To ensure the clinical team; contracted employees and flexible bank staff, registered and non-registered, receive an effective orientation and induction, and any necessary supervision.
• To link with Newmedica Learning & Development team for training resources and course information to ensure CPD requirements are fulfilled across the service.
• To support the Clinical Service Manager and departmental Leads with registered staff revalidation requirements as necessary.
• To coordinate the volunteer programme and establish other such initiatives to benefit the service.

About Us

WHO ARE WE?

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS-funded ophthalmology services in England.

• Our Purpose is to make a positive difference to peoples lives
• Our Vision is to change lives through better sight and eye health
• Our Promise is to use our expertise and compassion to help people feel special, reassured and cared for. We provide services for NHS ICBs, NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts, and other providers of NHS funded services.

We deliver over 125,000 patient interactions annually, including outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. Our services are delivered through a variety of models including Managed Services and Ophthalmology Joint Venture (OJV) Partnerships.

Details

Date posted: 16 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary & Contract

Salary: £34,000 to £42,500 a year Dependant on Experience and if registered

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job Location

Newmedica, Wainwright Road, Worcester, WR4 9FA; B H I Parkside, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The outpatient and theatre services are staffed by a mixed clinical team of registered (Ophthalmic Nurses, ODPs) and non-registered (Scrub Technicians, Ophthalmic Technicians, Senior Ophthalmic Assistants, Ophthalmic Assistants), made up of contracted and flexible bank staff. These staff rotate across the service on both sites. The Ophthalmic Training Lead offers professional and clinical support/guidance across the services and provision of high-quality patient care and assistance to a range of clinicians: Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Optometrists, Nurse Consultants and Advanced Nurse Practitioners, along with assurances to the Clinical Service Manager, Clinical Director and Operations Director.

What We're Offering

• A competitive salary of up to £42,500 DOE pro rata for part time
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A company pension scheme
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service, access to a registered mental health nurse, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, blue light card, pension scheme, birthday gift, employee of the quarter, bonus scheme, plus more.
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

Other

Status of this document: This job description is a guide to the work that you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time, in consultation with you, to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment.

Criminal Records Declaration: Newmedica is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and we will ask applicants to disclose details of convictions, irrespective of whether they are spent or not.

Safeguarding: It is the responsibility of all Newmedica employees and contractors to fully comply with Newmedica safeguarding policies and procedures. Individuals must ensure that they understand their role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Previous Ophthalmic experience
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input/output and review

Desirable

• Both theatre scrub and outpatients experience
• Leadership / management experience

Qualifications

Desirable

• Hold current registration and work to the requirements of the Codes of Practice and Professional Standard, as befits their professional registration (if registered)
• Hold a current professional degree/diploma or equivalent experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details: New Medical Systems Ltd, Newmedica, Wainwright Road, Worcester, WR4 9FA. Employer's website: https://www.newmedica.co.uk/