Life on the road with Cheryl
Cheryl Northwood is an optometrist in a Home Visits team based in Nottinghamshire. Four years ago, she moved from working in a store to domiciliary. She shares what it’s like to do the job.
Mini Professional Advancement Conference Details Announced
We’re pleased to share the details for Specsavers’ latest Mini Professional Advancement Conference (MiniPAC) optics programme.
Flexible working at Specsavers – Meet Optometrist, Patrick Friis
Optometrist Patrick Friis tells us how flexible working at Specsavers has allowed him to study for a master’s in advanced clinical practice.
Beyond the graduate – Specsavers professional development support for newly qualified optometrists
Beyond the Graduate highlights the exciting learning and development opportunities available to you once you’ve become a registered professional.
Scottish opticians and audiologists complete BSL training
Opticians and audiologists across Scotland have completed British Sign Language (BSL) training. Colleagues at 31 Specsavers stores across the country have undertaken training to ensure they are able to communicate with any customers who use BSL sign language. Arlene Stephenson, Specsavers’ Scottish chair, says: ‘Looking after our customers and making them feel comfortable is our […]
Meet Rafiqule Islam as he talks about his first volunteering project in Ghana
During the Summer of 2022, Rafiqule was given a last-minute opportunity to lead a group of eight optometry students from Cardiff University on an oversea volunteering project to Ghana. Learn more about her experience here.
Early detection of glaucoma can save sight – Glaucoma Awareness Week
To highlight Glaucoma Awareness Week (27 June – 3 July) Specsavers is shining a light on the role of diagnostic imaging to detect glaucoma and the scale of our work to safeguard the nation’s sight.
Leading a dynamic and rewarding career with Dimple Kumar
Dimple Kumar has led a rewarding career with Specsavers. From fully trained optometrist to Partner, to Contact Lens business manager. She says, “Your future as a clinician is not 100% mapped out there are a variety of opportunities with Specsavers.”
MiniPACs bring clinicians back together
3,000 join clinical conference events online and face-to-face at this year’s series of Mini Professional Advancement Conferences.
Optometry Director Suren, shares his experience of relocating from India to the UK
After qualifying as an optometrist in India in 1997, Suren Ari Munirathnam travelled the World before coming to the UK in 2003. He knew he always wanted to explore opportunities abroad and thought the UK would be one stop of many. Little did he know he’d still be here nearly twenty years later! Growing a […]