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Programme Director-Optometry - Edinburgh

Programme Director-Optometry - Edinburgh

Edinburgh
Part-time - 22.5 hours per week
Applications are invited from experienced and highly motivated registered Optometrists to lead a major new work stream for NES. Joining a dynamic organisation, and leading a small team, you will deliver NES corporate objectives and lead on educational research and development for the optometric sector. As well as providing specialist, expert optometric advice, you will also lead national educational initiatives and have responsibility for long-term strategic planning.
You must have a degree in Optometry and be working in a community based practice in Scotland. In addition, you will also display significant experience in training and education for Optometrists. With a proven track record in change management, you will be able to evidence highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills which will enable you to engage easily with a range of stakeholders. Strong decision making skills and a strategic vision will be central to your success.
Due to the nature of this post, extensive travel throughout Scotland and the UK will be required. This post is offered for 22.5 hours per week, however, NES will seek, by mutual agreement, to accommodate the requirements of candidates who wish to work in a flexible way e.g. by a job share arrangement or by a consolidated monthly hours contract. For further information please contact Dr Jim Rennie on phone. Ref: CO/TM/072.
Application packs are available from www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/jobs alternatively please apply via clicking the apply button below
If you are unable to access a pack electronically, please call 0131 220 8632.
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th November 2008.
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