16 January 2025
Working across five stores, Molly’s story is all about delivering outstanding patient care and building confidence through experience and support.
Confidence through experience and teamwork
Molly’s confidence grew with hands-on experience and the unwavering support of her colleagues.
Proving to herself that she could manage independently while always having her team for support was a significant milestone.
Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do at Specsavers, and Molly’s experience highlights this perfectly.
“When I was a pre-reg, I had my supervisor and several other optometrists I could turn to for advice,” she explains.
“Everyone’s role, whether it’s another optometrist or support staff, is vital in ensuring the patient gets the best possible care. It’s all about working together.”
Personalised care for every patient
Molly’s focus on personalised care is clear in her approach. She recalls a patient with flashes and floaters, where she identified a retinal tear.
“I explained what was happening and reassured him about the next steps, which involved being referred to the eye hospital. It was important to me that he felt informed and supported,” she says.
Building rapport quickly and making patients feel comfortable and understood is key to her practise. Understanding each patient’s unique needs is crucial.
“I always ask about their hobbies and daily activities,” Molly explains.
“Whether it’s discussing how vision is used for gardening or ensuring a prescription suits a computer user’s working distance, these little details make a big difference.”
Join the Specsavers team
If you’re considering a career at Specsavers, Molly has some insights to share. She emphasises the extensive clinical exposure and unparalleled support system.
“Specsavers has a massive customer base, so you get so much clinical exposure. The learning opportunities are endless, the support system is amazing, and there’s always someone to turn to for advice — you’ll never feel alone.”
In the past 12 months, Specsavers has:
1.2 million
Provided over 1.2 million eye health appointments
1 million+
Referred more than 1 million people for ocular pathology to help safeguard their sight
200,000+
Visited over 200,000 people to provide sight tests at home
10 million
Nearly 10 million customers benefited from our expert care
96%
of our customers would recommend their optometrist to family and friends
Find out more
Our goal is to change lives through better sight and hearing, and we need people just like you. If you are interested in developing your clinical skills, get in touch to find out more or take a look at our latest opportunities.
