Career development
Insight into the career options that are available within optics from those who have been there and done it
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Optometrist and practice owner of Hammond & Parker Opticians, Dipesh Chhatralia, discusses his journey into business ownership and treating the patient the way he would like to be treated
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Optometrist and director of professional services at OutsideClinic, Nick Wingate (pictured), discusses his career and passion for providing domiciliary eye care
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Optometrist and co-owner of Allister and Simpson Opticians, Mark Simpson, discusses his journey through optometry and becoming a confident and effective manager and practice owner
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OT speaks to Victoria Unsworth chair of the pan-sector trailblazer group that has been established to lead on the development of a degree apprenticeship for optometrists
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Pre-reg optometrist at Ashton Opticians in High Wycombe, Samrina Awan, shares her experiences of the first few months of her pre-reg year in independent practice
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Pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers in Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, Daniel Chung (pictured), shares his experiences during his first three weeks in practice
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A pan-sector Trailblazer Group has submitted an application and is now working on the development of an occupational standard
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OT speaks to optometrists about lifelong learning and the benefits it brings them
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Dispensing optician and managing director of Observatory the Opticians, Jonathan Foreman, on a structured recruitment process and the importance of a trial day for both parties
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Optometrist director Sophie Slater on a well-crafted CV, preparing questions about the role and knowing your weaknesses