Training and Education Lead Tutor for Optometry

Job title

Training and Education Lead Tutor for Optometry

Job description

To be a Lead Tutor for the education, training, mentoring and support programmes for Optometry in Wales. The successful applicant will be responsible for facilitating and delivering training for optometrists to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to work in the NHS in Wales.

This post is maternity cover until 08/06/2025 and is offered on a fixed term contract or secondment basis.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To manage and be accountable for the development and delivery of multi and intra professional education and training, including mentoring and support for over 750 professionals in Wales.

To ensure the standardisation and quality assurance of education, training and mentoring to optometrists, dispensing opticians, ophthalmic medical practitioners and patients.

To ensure compliance with legislation by providing highly specialist advice that contributes to the education and training of healthcare professionals in order to deliver person centered care.

To retain overall responsibility during education and training events for Regional Tutors and Eye Care Tutors to deliver appropriate training and education.

To provide regular progress reports conveying specialist clinical information to the Head of Optometry.

To act as a role model in the training and development for postgraduate optometry education.

Read more and apply here.

If you have any questions, please contact HEIW.Optometry@wales.nhs.uk

Business website

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

Working hours

Part time, Flexible working - 7.5 hours per week

Closing date for applications

23/06/2024