Educational Lead
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full time or Part Time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educationalist/practitioner to join Public Services Delivery Scotland as an Educational Lead within the Optometry team. The role involves supporting the development and delivery of postgraduate optometric education and training, particularly for the Community Glaucoma Service (CGS) and Community Low Vision Service (CLVS). You will work with Senior Educators and other leads, supporting learners, assessors, and placement providers. The position requires flexible working, potentially involving travel and attendance at evening/weekend events.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260298
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
04/10/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Flexible Location
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
Please see advert
Job posted date:
21/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
Public Services Delivery Scotland
Department:
Optometry
Job Advert
On 1 April 2026, NSS and NES became one national organisation, focused on continuity today and a stronger, more connected service for tomorrow.
As part of this transformation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have joined to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland). This new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and ensuring the long-term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.
Flexible Location: PSD Scotland is a remote-friendly employer with staff based throughout Scotland. We support office-based and hybrid working arrangements. We welcome conversations about alternative working patterns—please get in touch during the application process to discuss.
Work Pattern: Permanent, Full time or Part Time, 57 hours 36 minutes available.
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.
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