Optometry Clinical Tutor

UHI partnership; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension (USS)

Flexible working

Cycle to Work

Job summary

University of the Highlands and Islands invites applications for an Optometry Clinical Tutor on a sessional basis in Scotland. The role involves teaching clinical skills to BSc Optometry students, supervising patient clinics, and supporting trainee development within the Centre for Rural Health Science.

The post requires GOC registration (Optometrist or Dispensing Optician) and a willingness to commit to at least 3 sessions per semester, each up to 4 hours. Salary is hourly on Grade 6 scale.

Qualifications

• GOC registered Optometrist or Dispensing Optician required.
• Sessional role requiring commitment to minimum 3 sessions per semester (up to 4 hours per session).
• Experience in teaching or supervising optometry trainees is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical skills teaching support and assist with delivery of clinical skills modules.
• Supervise volunteer patient clinic sessions and support students in clinical skills training.
• Contribute to the optometry curriculum delivery and trainee development.

Skills

GOC registered Optometrist

Dispensing Optician

Job description

UHI is the United Kingdom's leading integrated university encompassing both further and higher education. We are more than a college and more than a traditional university: a diverse, flexible partnership, rooted in our communities and driven by their needs. Our network of colleges, specialist teaching centres and internationally recognised research institutes delivers supported, flexible learning from access level to PhD.

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Optometry Clinical Tutor

Salary range

Salary range The role will be an hourly rate, based on the UHI grade 6 pay scale

Duration

Duration Sessional

Working hours

Working hours This is a sessional post requiring potential candidates to commit to a minimum of 3 sessions per semester (up to 4 hours per session).

Location

Closing Date

Closing Date 11 October 2026

Optometry in the Centre for Rural Health Science

Are you an Optometrist or Dispensing Optician looking for a new challenge? Whether you have a community optometry or hospital optometry background, if you have a desire to support the training the next generation of Optometrists this role may be for you.

This is a very exciting time in Optometry with the great expansion of roles and opportunities being developed to deliver eye care across the UK. An opportunity has now arisen to become part of the team delivering the BSc (Hons) Optometry degree at UHI (and the new MOptom optometry degree which commenced in Sept 2025) as an Optometry Clinical Tutor working on a sessional basis

Optometry Clinical Tutor – Sessional

The post holder will provide clinical skills teaching support and assist with the delivery of the clinical skills modules within the optometry curriculum. The optometry clinical tutor supports students in their clinical skills training and provides supervision to volunteer patient clinic sessions.

We are looking for GOC registered Optometrists or Dispensing Opticians who have a passion to support the next generation of optometry trainees on their learning journey and passing on your valued experience.

This is a sessional post requiring potential candidates to commit to a minimum of 3 sessions per semester (up to 4 hours per session).

We are looking for an optometrist or dispensing optician who ideally may have some experience of working with early career optometrists and who is enthusiastic about optometry education.

A detailed job description and person specification for the post are attached.

For further information and to arrange an informal confidential discussion please contact Alison MacPherson [e-mail]

Other information

The role will be an hourly rate, based on the UHI grade 6 pay scale.

This post is part time with a commitment to the delivery of a minimum of 3 sessions per semester. The time commitment is variable up to 4 hours per session, 9am -1pm or 1pm-5pm on a working pattern as agreed with your line manager. Current delivery of this role is across the teaching week (with the main focus on Mon, Thurs & Fri)

This post will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and other background checks.

The workplace pension scheme we provide to workers at grade six and above is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information on the scheme can be found at http://www.uss.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx

The successful candidate will be expected to devote the whole of their time to the duties of the post. Outside paid work may be undertaken only with the permission of the Principal and vice-chancellor. This also applies to part time staff and consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

Full-time posts carry a total of 42 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time posts). It is practice that, with the exception of a Christmas and New Year closure, leave may be taken at any time of year, subject to the requirements of the post and department and with the permission of your line manager.

When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly address how you meet both the essential and desirable selection criteria identified on the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 11 October 2026

Shortlisting will take place week commencing w/c 12 October 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 19 October 2026.

At UHI, we offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding place to work, with a range of benefits including:

• 42 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Attractive pension scheme and options for additional contributions
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Occupational sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme (incl. spousal support)
• High-street and online retail discounts
• 10% off Highlife Highland memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Contribution towards DSE prescription glasses
• Free parking and EV charging (where available)
• LinkedIn Learning access for ongoing professional development
• Long-service awards and active social events

If you have any queries about the application process please contact the HR Office at [e-mail] .