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Band 7
Full time or Part Time

Educational Lead

Public Services Delivery ScotlandFlexible Location£52,845 - £61,466Closes 04/10/2026

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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.

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Band 7 pay context

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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