Career development

Practice owner and principal dispensing optician, John Fried, discusses what he is looking for in an optometrist as he seeks to fill a full-time vacancy

Olympia Haralambous reflects on her first month as a hospital pre-reg optometrist

Cubitts’ optometrist, Jewlsy Mathews, on how fate led her to study optometry

Optometrist and practice director, Pam Robertson, on the importance of higher qualifications as she recruits for an optometrist at her Forfar-based independent

Optometrist and founder, Tanjit Dosanjh, shares insight into what he is looking for when recruiting practitioners to deliver eye care in prisons across the UK

Optometrist and clinical lead at Cameron Optometry, Gillian Bruce, shares how her thirst for knowledge helps her advance her skills for the benefit of her patients

Optometrist and practice owner, Ruth Low, looks for personal development and professional progression when recruiting new staff, as well as a good handshake

Clinical lead optometrist at Bayfields Opticians, Diba Choudhury, discusses the opportunities she has had in a growing independent group

Lead optometrist at Cubitts, Jewlsy Mathews (pictured), discusses the importance of the cover letter and how a little research can go a long way

Optometrist and partner of Opticare Opticians, Shaimil Shah, on the benefits of practising in an independent setting