Education Lead
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Fixed Term, Part Time
- Hours / week
- 28.8
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an experienced Optometrist to join Public Services Delivery Scotland as an Education Lead. You will be responsible for delivering world-leading optometric education, primarily supporting general ophthalmic services across Scotland. The position requires flexible working, considerable travel, and attendance at evening and weekend events. You will contribute specialist expertise to national and regional initiatives and provide professional leadership and advice.
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:
260287
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
04/10/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Flexible Location
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
28 hours 48 minutes per week
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: Fixed Term, Part Time, 28 hours 48 minutes per week
Fixed-term or Secondment for 12 months**
**For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For
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