Teacher Practitioner (Simulation)

Cardiff University; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave pro rata

Local pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual increments within pay scale

Job summary

Cardiff University’s School of Optometry and Vision Sciences invites innovative optometrists to enhance teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate modules. The role focuses on developing autonomous Master’s-level practitioners through structured, professional learning aligned with standards.

The post is 0.2 FTE (7 hours weekly) on Fridays, with occasional evenings or weekends. It is a fixed-term appointment for 3 years on the Teaching and Scholarship pathway, with pro-rata salary and generous

Job description

Teacher Practitioner (Simulation) at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences

The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences seeks innovative optometrists to support high-quality teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes/modules. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about supporting students to develop as autonomous, Master’s-level practitioners, building on their work-based clinical learning, and who are committed to delivering an excellent, structured and supportive academic learning experience aligned with professional standards.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed, in the first instance, to Barbara Ryan [e-mail].

This post is available at 0.2 FTE (7 hours per week), on a Friday. This role may require occasional evenings or weekend working for which you will receive time off during the week as compensation.

The post is fixed term for 3 years and are offered on the Teaching and Scholarship pathway.

Salary: £41,885 - £46,970 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 6). Please be aware appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro rata (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

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. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. 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.

Ymarferydd Athro (Efelychiad) yn Ysgol Optometreg a Gwyddorau Gweledigaeth

Mae Ysgol Optometreg a Gwyddorau Gweledigaeth yn chwilio am optometriaid arloesol i gefnogi dysgu o ansawdd uchel ar raglenni/modylau israddedig ac ôl-raddedig. Rydym yn benodol yn chwilio am ymgeiswyr sydd â brwdfrydedd i gefnogi myfyrwyr i ddatblygu fel ymarferwyr annibynnol ar lefel Meistr, gan adeiladu ar eu dysgu clinigol seiliedig ar waith, ac sydd wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu profiad dysgu academaidd rhagorol, strwythuredig a chefnogol sy’n cyd-fynd â safonau proffesiynol.

Croeso i ymholiadau anffurfiol a gellir eu cyfeirio, yn y lle cyntaf, at Barbara Ryan [e-mail].

Mae'r swydd hon ar gael am 0.2 FTE (7 awr yr wythnos), ar ddydd Gwener. Efallai y bydd yr rôl hon yn gofyn am weithio nosweithiau neu penwythnosau yn achlysurol, y cewch chi amser i ffwrdd yn ystod yr wythnos fel iawndal.

Mae'r swylf yn tymor penodol am 3 blynedd ac fe gaiff ei chyflwyno ar lwybr Dysgu a Chyfnewid.

Cyflog: £41,885 - £46,970 y flwyddyn (Gradd 6) pro-rata. Sylwer bod apwyntiadau i swyddi yn Prifysgol Caerdydd fel arfer yn cael eu gwneud ar waelod y raddfa oni bai mewn amgylchiadau eithriadol.

Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd yn cynnig llawer o fanteision gwych, gan gynnwys 45 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol yn pro rata (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc), cynllun pensiwn lleol, cynllun beicio i'r gwaith ac ymgyrchoedd teithio eraill, cynnydd blynyddol o fewn y graddfa cyflog, a mwy. Mae'n lle cyffrous a bywiog i weithio gyda llawer o heriau gwahanol ac mae'n gefnogwr balch o'r Cyflog Byw.

Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi a hybu cydraddoldeb a amrywiaeth ac i greu amgylchedd gwaith gynhwysol. Credwn y gellir cyflawni hyn drwy ddenu, datblygu, a chadw amrywiaeth o staff o gefndiroedd gwahanol. Felly, croesewir ceisiadau gan bawb o bob rhan o'r gymuned waeth beth fo'r rhyw, ethnigrwydd, anabledd, tueddiad rhywiol, hunaniaeth draws, statws perthynas, crefydd neu gred, cyfrifoldebau gofal, neu oedran. Yn arbennig, croesewir ac annogir ceisiadau gan y rhai o grwpiau a gynrychiolir yn isel o fewn gweithlu'r Brifysgol, fel y rhai sy'n hunaniaethu fel LGBT+, lleiafrifoedd ethnig neu'r rhai sydd ag anableddau. Wrth gefnogi ein gweithwyr i gyrraedd cydbwysedd rhwng eu gwaith a'u bywydau personol, byddwn hefyd yn ystyried cynnig am weithio'n hyblyg neu drefniadau rhannu swydd.

Gellir cyflwyno ceisiadau yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na cais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.