Shape the Future of Orthoptic Education: Deliver the BIOS Clinical Tutors’ Course
Are you an experienced Orthoptic Clinical Tutor with a passion for teaching and mentoring? Do you want to play a key role in developing the next generation of clinical educators?
We are seeking experienced Clinical Tutors to join our team of deliverers for the BIOS Clinical Tutors’ Course. This is paid role, remunerated at Band 7 rates. Courses are co-delivered in pairs, and you will shadow an active course before delivering sessions independently with your co-tutor. You do not need to be in a pair to apply.
Regional Focus
While we welcome applications from across the UK, we have a particular need for deliverers based in or able to cover:
- The Midlands
- The South of England
- Scotland
What We Are Looking For
To maintain the high standards of this course, successful applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Significant experience working as an Orthoptic Clinical Tutor.
- A formal teaching qualification (or equivalent evidence of formal training in education/assessment).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- A commitment to supporting peer professional development.
Why Join Us?
- Professional Development: Enhance your own portfolio, leadership, and higher-level facilitation skills.
- Networking: Collaborate with fellow education leads and passionate tutors across the UK.
- Impact: Directly influence and elevate the standard of clinical placement education in orthoptics.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please submit your CV alongside a brief Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining your suitability for the role.
Submit your application to: chair@orthoptics.org.uk
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more about the course structure, please get in touch with Laura.Haslam@sheffield.ac.uk