Ophthalmic Training Lead

Newmedica; Worcester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading ophthalmology service provider in Worcester is seeking an Ophthalmic Training Lead to enhance partnerships with course providers and oversee the training of clinical teams. Responsibilities include coordinating student placements, managing clinical duties, and ensuring high standards in service delivery. The ideal candidate should have previous ophthalmic experience and hold a current professional degree. Competitive salary up to £42,500 pro rata for part-time, plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Access to free eye tests and discounted glasses

Well-being and counselling service

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance and birthday gift

Qualifications

• Hold a current professional degree/diploma or equivalent experience.
• Previous Ophthalmic experience is essential.
• Leadership management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain partnerships with course providers.
• Coordinate student placements and mentor volunteers.
• Oversee clinical activity and incident investigations.

Skills

Calm in pressurised environments

Team player

Organised with attention to detail

Ability to work with varied individuals

Education

Current professional degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

WHO ARE WE

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

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.

• 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, Foundation Trusts and other providers of NHS-funded services.

ROLE 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 of 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Education & Training

• To enhance the partnership with course providers and coordinators for placements.
• To be the 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 initiatives to benefit the service.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

• 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.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Previous Ophthalmic experience (essential).
• Both theatre scrub and outpatients experience (desirable).
• Leadership / management experience (desirable).
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input / output and review.

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Calm in pressurised environments and experience of high-volume clinical activity.
• Ability to work with a range of individuals across a variety of functions.
• Organised with a high attention to detail.
• Team player who is willing and happy to support the effective running of a Newmedica service.

What were 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.

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity please contact us along with a copy of an up-to-date CV.