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We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.
Overview
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic University Teacher to join the School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery. You will join a dynamic and motivated team of Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and other vision science experts. You will have the vision and drive to help us achieve our ambition of delivering an outstanding student experience and to equip our graduates to advance understanding in Orthoptics and be at the forefront of the orthoptic profession. You will have expertise in Orthoptic, Optometric or Ophthalmic clinical practice, and or research, and related teaching experience. You will also be committed to student engagement, student recruitment and student support.
This is a landmark year for the Orthoptic profession, as we deliver two pre-registration Orthoptic undergraduate degree programmes - our highly regarded BMedSci Orthoptics programme (in-person delivery) and our new BSc Orthoptic Apprenticeship (online delivery). Teaching will also include contribution to our highly respected postgraduate programmes (online delivery) - the MMedSci Vision and Strabismus and the ACP Ophthalmology (paediatrics) as well as students studying standalone (CPD) modules. Our postgraduate programmes are open to a diverse range of home and international students, from a range of clinical, or research, disciplines relating to vision.
Whatever your experience, we are looking for new ideas and approaches to help shape our programmes and educate graduates to be at the forefront of their profession.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Design, deliver and co-ordinate high-quality teaching, assessment, feedback and student support to enable effective learning
- Contribute to the design and development of programme modules that are accessible, inclusive and contribute to the University’s Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Actively contribute to the collective vision, mission and values of the University through individual action and inclusive, collaborative working
- Consistently take responsibility for outcomes, provide support to others and make inclusive decisions which together have a demonstrable positive impact within the School
- Constructively challenge established practice, structure and process in order to bring about positive change and improved outcomes
- Make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible
- Plan and prioritise your own daily research, teaching and administrative tasks as well as participate in longer term planning through contribution to policy development.
- Contribute to student engagement, student recruitment and student support.
- Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
| Criteria | Essential or desirable | Stage(s) assessed at |
|---|---|---|
| Recognised qualification in Orthoptics and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or relevant professional equivalent (for example qualification and professional registration in Optometry, Ophthalmology or other vision science related field) | Essential | Application |
| Masters or equivalent level of clinical experience in a relevant subject area (e.g. Orthoptics, Optometry) | Essential | Application |
| Relevant experience in teaching and assessment of pre-registration Orthoptic students, or other related clinical professions (such as Optometry). Experience could include clinical placement settings. | Essential | Application / Presentation / Interview |
| Commitment to design and deliver high-quality teaching programmes to ensure effective learning | Essential | Application / Presentation / Interview |
| Enthusiasm for developing and delivering interactive teaching, both in person and online | Desirable | Interview |
| Experience of working both collaboratively and independently with a high degree of personal effectiveness | Essential | Application |
| Experience of fostering effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (e.g. academia, professional bodies, NHS England or equivalent) | Essential | Interview |
| Highly developed and effective communication skills, both written and verbal | Essential | Application / Presentation |
| A commitment to continuing professional development | Essential | Application |
Further Information
- Grade: 8
- Salary: £49,798.00 - £66,819.00
- Work arrangement: Full-time
- Line manager: Professional Lead - Orthoptics and Ophthalmology
- Direct reports: NA
- Our website: sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm
For informal enquiries about this job contact Professor Charlotte Codina, Professional Lead for Orthoptics - c.codina@sheffield.ac.uk
Next steps in the recruitment process
The closing date for applications is Monday, 9 November 2026. It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on Friday, 20 November 2026. This will consist of a 10-minute presentation, a panel interview and a possible tour. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on Friday, 13 November 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Sarah Jackson - s.l.jackson@sheffield.ac.uk
Our vision and strategic plan
We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).
What we offer
- A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
- Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
- Generous pension scheme.
- A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
- A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
- Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
- A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes
- A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- access to menopause support in the workplace
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
- and more
More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).
We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
Criminal record
An enhanced DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).
Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).
Baseline personnel security standard
This role requires the postholder to undertake a Government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.
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