Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Optometry

The person appointed will be responsible for teaching and research for the Optometry programmes. They will contribute to the design and delivery of learning and teaching materials (including assessments). The post holder will work as an integral part of the optometry and the wider team and be expected to develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, which promote interest and motivation amongst students., For appointments at Senior Lecturer the post holder will support the multidisciplinary, collaborative and inter-professional culture within the School, contribute to research and/or consultancy and/or other scholarly activity in a relevant field and contribute to the development of research objectives, project, proposals and external income generation/third stream funding and contribute to the development of ideas for disseminating and applying results of research and evidence-based practice.

Applicants must have experience in practice working in community, hospital or primary care with evidence of current clinical practice, with an awareness of current issues in health and optometry practice and include an inter-professional perspective. Individuals should be a source of knowledge of UK Optometric regulations and possess breadth or depth of specialist knowledge with an interest in various aspects of Optometry. Proficiency in English Language and IT skills, excellent organisational and time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role.

For the role of Senior Lecturer, you must have proven recent and relevant post qualification practical experience e.g. experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, with the ability to use appropriate teaching, learning and assessment methods.

Qualifications required
For the role of Lecturer, you will hold a minimum of an honours degree in Optometry, Vision Science or related discipline. A minimum of two years current and continuous registration with General Optical Council as an Optometrist or significant proven experience within the field of UK Optometry is essential for this role. A teaching qualification or willingness to undertake a teaching qualification is desirable.

For the Senior Lecturer role, you will hold an honours degree or equivalent in Optometry, Vision Science or related discipline and a higher degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or a College of Optometrists' Higher Qualification or an Independent Prescribing Qualification is essential. A minimum of two years current and continuous registration with General Optical Council as an Optometrist or substantial proven experience within the field of Optometry is essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service
Our commitment to the University's Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad
Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a 'Certificate of Good Character/Conduct' from each of those countries.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

This post (Lecturer) cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate., Disability Confident
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SBU/Department: School of Life & Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical, Biological Sciences, Optometry

FTE: 1.0 FTE (Working 37 hours per week) (0.8 will be considered)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH7 Lecturer £37,999pa pro rata to £45,163pa pro rata by annual increments
UH8 Senior Lecturer £45,163pa pro rata to £56,921pa pro rata by annual increments
Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

The School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire has a long-established reputation as a centre for excellence for healthcare education. Our vision is to transform lives through our education and research. We are seeking Lecturers / Senior Lecturers in Optometry to deliver high quality teaching of clinical skills to support the provision of training and supervision to our students.