Job summary
The Ophthalmic Training Lead has a pivotal role in maintaining excellent partnerships with course providers and the coordination of student placement requirements, as well as leading the provision of training/development of the clinical team and maintenance of the volunteer programme.The Ophthalmic Training Lead works closely with the departmental leads to assist with managing the efficient and safe running of our Theatre and Outpatient services, and deputises in their absence. The role comprises of clinical and non-clinical duties, 3:1 respectively. Clinical duties are across the service on both sites; diagnostics, pre- and post-op assessments, admission, discharge, theatre duties, including scrub, and part of the advisory on-call team. Non-clinical duties include oversight of clinical activity and staffing, incident investigations, clinical triage, line management, support and mentorship for the team, volunteers and students.
Interviews scheduled for the afternoon of 7th October 2025. We welcome applications from both registered and nonregistered candidates.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Education & Training
- To enhance the partnership with course providers and coordinators for placements.
- To be key contact with course providers in order to coordinate student placements and assign assessor/supervisors.
- To maintain a formal structure for placement provision that we can share to assure the course provider and set expectations for the students and assessors.
- To oversee that placement and assessor requirements are fulfilled, liaising with the link coordinator at the course provider as necessary.
- To increase student placement volumes, revenue and feedback processes.
- To lead the training, mentorship and assessment requirements of the clinical team and ensure competence and high standards are maintained.
- To work closely with the Human Resources team to ensure a smooth transition for new recruits.
- To ensure the clinical team; contracted employees and flexible bank staff, registered and non-registered, receive an effective orientation and induction, and any necessary supervision.
- To link with Newmedica Learning & Development team for training resources and course information to ensure CPD requirements are fulfilled across the service.
- To support the Clinical Service Manager and departmental Leads with registered staff revalidation requirements as necessary.
- To coordinate the volunteer programme and establish other such initiatives to benefit the service.
About us
WHO ARE WE?
Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS-funded ophthalmology services in England.
- Our Purpose is to make a positive difference to peoples lives
- Our Vision is to change lives through better sight and eye health
- Our Promise is to use our expertise and compassion to help people feel special, reassured and cared for We provide services for NHS ICBs, NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts, and other providers of NHS funded services.
We deliver over 125,000 patient interactions annually, including outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. Our services are delivered through a variety of models including Managed Services and Ophthalmology Joint Venture (OJV) Partnerships.
Details
Date posted
16 Medi 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,000 to £42,500 a year Dependant on Experience and if registered
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0325-25-0037
Job locations
Newmedica
Wainwright Road
Worcester
WR4 9FA
B H I Parkside
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0AZ
Employer details
Employer name
New Medical Systems Ltd
Address
Newmedica
Wainwright Road
Worcester
WR4 9FA
Employer's website
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Privacy notice
New Medical Systems Ltd's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)