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Locum optometrist guide
From communication tips to seamless patient journeys, how you can succeed as a locum in 2026 and beyond
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The power of microbreaks
Locum optometrists share how they are calling time on lunch al desko, with wellbeing boosting activities that can be fitted into brief windows of time
Contact lenses without compromise
OT learns how locum optometrists can support patients throughout their contact lens journey, particularly those with astigmatism and presbyopia
Diary management as a locum optometrist
Locum practitioners share their insight on what they have learned about effective scheduling while working as a self-employed optometrist
A seamless patient journey
From effective collaboration to thorough record keeping, OT explores how locum optometrists can contribute to the continuity of patient care
Let’s talk about communication
How locum optometrists can harness a tailored communication style to deliver excellent patient care
Mentorship matters
Locum optometrists describe the lessons they have learned from others throughout their career – and how they approach sharing their own knowledge
The qualities practices look for in a locum optometrist
Practice owner, Simon Berry, and Hakim Group locum talent partner, Mark Robertson, on the key attributes they consider when contracting a locum
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From optometry to medicine and back
OT speaks with locum optometrist, James Brawn, about his time studying medicine – and how work-life balance drew him back to optics
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