Internal Redeployment Only - Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

Cardiff University • Full-time • United Kingdom • £61.76k - £67.47k / year • 15h ago

Please note that this job is open only to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment.

Internal Redeployment Only - Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences

Cardiff University, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking optometrist to provide high quality clinical practice and teaching in the teach and treat clinic.

We’d like to hear from you if you are an optometrist who is GOC registered with a Higher Certificate or Diploma in Glaucoma and/or an independent prescribing optometrist as well as a passion for education with an ability to develop, deliver and evaluate a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules and programmes.

Our School is at an exciting cornerstone in its development of education as many people with eye conditions are now seen and treated by an optometrist. We are very much looking forward to welcoming new talent to our team to help support this development in our profession.

We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed, in the first instance, to Professor Barbara Ryan (RyanB@cardiff.ac.uk).

The position is part time (32.5 hours per week), fixed term available immediately until 17th November 2026.

The post is offered at grade 7 or 8 on the Teaching and Scholarship career pathway.
When applying for the vacancies, please indicate the grade, and hours of work you wish to apply for.

Salary:
£51,753 - £56,535 per annum, pro rata (Grade 7)
£61,759 - £67,468 per annum, pro rata (Grade 8)

Closing date: Friday, 13 March 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job Description

To deliver high-quality teaching, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. To supervise students and to carry out administrative duties, as required. To pursue excellence in clinical practice, teaching and pedagogy and to inspire others to do the same.

Senior Lecturer:

To lead on and develop the clinical teaching and clinical provision for glaucoma and/or independent prescribing within the School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching (Grade 7)

To contribute to the design and delivery of teaching programmes/courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to contribute to module development as part of a module team.
To independently contribute to module and course development and lead modules.
To contribute to programme evaluation and research to assess the quality and impact of teaching and learning, with priority on delivering through the student voice an excellent student experience.
To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations, setting and marking assessments and providing constructive feedback to students in a timely manner, administration, and participation in committee work.
To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students in their learning experience under the guidance of a mentor/module leader; and to develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
To supervise and help co-ordinate the work of undergraduate and postgraduate students including supervision of WGOS4 glaucoma, independent prescribing clinics and placements.
To act as a personal tutor, providing support and guidance to students, and building and establishing trust.
To supervise optometrists on Placements for Higher Certificates in Glaucoma in the glaucoma clinics.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 8):

To co-ordinate a programme of evaluation, and research to assess the quality and impact of teaching and learning, and, to make a significant contribution to the international development of such teaching.

Scholarship (Grade 7)

To contribute to scholarship through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums and to disseminate the results of individual scholarship.
To engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work.
To contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider university community.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 8):

To undertake and lead educational research, pedagogical evaluation and scholarly activity, leading to publications in high quality professional and scholarly journals.
To participate in national and international conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of one’s own scholarship.

Leadership

To provide academic and clinical leadership effectively and efficiently by managing, leading and motivating staff to deliver high quality clinical practice and teaching, in a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative working.
To be involved in School level strategic planning of teaching and clinics and contribute to wider strategic planning processes of the School and the University.
To lead on and undertake administrative duties associated with the school’s education provision.
To engage effectively with industrial, commercial, and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the school’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the school’s educational provision for students and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.

CONTINUED IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CONTINUED FROM JOB DESCRIPTION

Other (Grade 7)

To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world, as required by the Head of School or nominee.
To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions; other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile; to cultivate strategically valuable alliances; and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to and enhance the School’s regional and national profile.
To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to, and which will enhance performance in, the role of Lecturer.
To mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development.
To ensure compliance with legal duties and regulatory requirements in respect of Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Copyright and Licensing, Security, Financial and other University policies, procedures, codes and standards, as appropriate.
To take care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your act(s) or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EU/UK Directives and the University’s Safety, Health and Environment Policies and Procedures and to cooperate with the University on any legal duties placed in it as the employer.
Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
Any other duties not included above and are consistent with the role.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 8) in addition:

To undertake and lead operational administrative responsibilities, as required by Head of School or nominee.

Leadership (cont)

On behalf of the School, manage projects including the organisation of external activities.
To provide opportunities for staff development aimed at improving skills and knowledge in learning and teaching pedagogy, assessment, and feedback.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath. Before uploading this attachment, please ensure that you include ****BR within the filename.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

GOC registration. You will be expected to maintain CPD to ensure continued GOC registration, and to uphold membership of an NHS Health Board to practice as an Optometrist in the Cardiff University, and/or any associated, patient-facing clinics.
A Higher Certificate in Glaucoma or a Diploma in Glaucoma
Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning and/or equivalent qualification or willingness to work towards one.
Grade 7: Substantial experience at advanced practice in Glaucoma Grade 8: Substantial experience at advanced practice in glaucoma with national leadership in glaucoma clinical practice

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Grade 7: Substantial clinical supervision or teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level. Grade 8: experience teaching at advanced clinical practice.
Grade 7: growing national reputation within academic and/or clinical domain. Grade 8: established national and growing international reputation
Grade 7: experience of delivering and developing high quality advanced glaucoma care Grade 8: substantial experience of delivering and developing high quality advanced glaucoma care

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

A dependable individual, who is pro-active, adaptable, with excellent teamworking and communication skills, along with a willingness to contribute positively to the management of the School. The ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media.
The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.
Ability to act as module leader and co-ordinate with others to ensure student needs and expectations are met.

Desirable Criteria

A Diploma in Therapeutic Prescribing (Independent Prescribing).
Evidence of collaborations with the optometry sector.
Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking.
Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the school.
Welsh Language skills.