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Optometry Clinical Tutor
Salary range
The role will be an hourly rate, based on the UHI grade 6 pay scale.
Duration
Sessional
Working hours
Minimum of 3 sessions per semester, up to 4 hours per session.
Location
To be confirmed.
Closing Date
Sunday 10 May 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 or hospital optometry background, if you have a desire to support the training of the next generation of Optometrists this role may be for you.
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 their 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 seek an optometrist or dispensing optician who ideally may have some experience of working with early career optometrists and who is enthusiastic about optometry education.
Other information
The post will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and other background checks.
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.
The workplace pension scheme provided to workers at grade five and below is the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information about the scheme can be found on the Highland Council’s Pension Fund website http://www.highlandpensionfund.org/
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 39 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.
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 HR@uhi.ac.uk .
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