The Optometry Programme within the School of Health Professions at the University of Plymouth is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our team and contribute to our teaching, research and programme development activities.
About the role
You will work as part of the Vision Science team to provide innovative teaching, primarily in undergraduate programmes. This includes the design and preparation of teaching materials, course planning and delivery, and assessment. The role has the potential to take on the role of Programme Lead where you will be responsible for maintaining academic standards and student learning environments across the programme. Experience of clinical practice as a Dispensing Optician or Optometrist and registration with the General Optical Council, are essential. As part of our Eye & Vision research group you will have the opportunity to contribute to our research programme and to publications and grant funding applications if applicable.
This is a permanent post. Full-time and part-time applications are welcomed.
The role includes:
For more information on School of Health Professions please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Claire Gorman: by email at claire.gorman@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for
You will:
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
We are proud to be ranked as one of the top programmes in the most recent National Student Survey.
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages