The Final Assessment (OSCE) is made up of 17 stations, including two rest stations, which candidates work their way through, each station lasts for five minutes, testing any of the 75 competencies candidates were assessed during Stage Two of the Scheme. Examiners look for evidence that candidates understand the theory behind each element of competence and can apply this to a practical clinical setting.
The role of the Final Assessment (OSCE) Examiner is to assess pre-registration candidates’ performance based on guidance provided for individual OSCE Stations and the entry-level stations.
Final Assessment (OSCE) Examiners will need to assess candidates’ performance at the station they are assigned to, following the provided mark scheme and guidelines.
Examiners will need to:
Examiner marking is monitored and reviewed through peer marking moderation carried out during the circuits. Examiners will receive feedback on their marking following each examination series.
An examiner must be a registered optometrist with the General Optical Council (GOC) and a member of The College of Optometrists. They must be able to demonstrate continuous professional development and possess a methodical, accurate approach with a high level of attention to detail.
Examiners must be organised, IT-proficient have subject matter expertise from regular optometric practice, prior assessing or supervising experience, and/or question development skills would be desirable. Examiners must maintain professional conduct standards, be calm and approachable to candidates at all times.
Examiners are expected to offer a minimum of four days examining for the College per year across a minimum of two examination sittings.
Newly appointed Examiners will be expected to commit a minimum of two days in Liverpool each year. The next OSCE examination in Liverpool will take place during Tuesday 8 October 2026 and Tuesday 27 October 2026.
Examiners will be required to attend annual Examiner training which may be held remotely or face-to-face.
Newly appointed Examiners are asked to keep the following dates free for Examiner training taking place in London during the July 2026 OSCE series:
Examiners will receive a daily fee of £243 plus expenses for which an invoice will have to be submitted.
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To apply, please submit the application form above, by 5pm on 4 May 2026.
The College is committed to providing equal opportunities in service provision and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, valuing the differences that a diverse service provision team brings to the organisation. In support of this we follow a fair recruitment process in which shortlisting and other recruitment decisions are made on the basis of skills, competencies and experience demonstrated in the application and interview process.
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