Senior Educator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Senior Educator role within the Optometry team at Public Services Delivery Scotland, focusing on postgraduate support for Eye Care Practitioners. The role involves shaping the future of optometry education and training in Scotland, particularly for Independent Prescribing Optometrists. It requires collaborating with stakeholders to lead initiatives that support career development and professional growth within eyecare. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the learning experience for newly qualified and established Independent Prescribing communities.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 11d
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Job reference:
258036
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
09/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Flexible Location
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
36 hours per week
Job posted date:
27/08/2026
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: Fixed Term, Full Time, 36 hours per week
Fixed-term or Secondment for 2 years**
****For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants,
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