Work – Careers in Eyecare

For Employers, For students, For teachers, Work 10 July 202410 July 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Celebrate Youth Employment Week 15–19 July

Businesses can boost their engagement and recruitment strategy and young people discover fresh opportunities during Youth Employment Week from 15–19 July. Young people Find lots of information and advice about your future options at Youth Employment Week Discover carers and pathways to suit your strengths Build your skills and boost your confidence Explore lifelong learning to progress your career Employers Download your toolkit to get free resources Download activities and social media assets from the Youth Employment Week hub Use your social…

Careers in eyecare, Day in the life, Ophthalmologist, Work 8 July 20249 July 2024 Kaye McIntosh eye surgeon, eyecare, Mr Adonis El Salloukh, ophthalmologist, Royal College of Ophthalmologists

A day in the life: working as an eye surgeon

Mr Adonis El Salloukh is an eye surgeon working in Cardiff. A specialist registrar, he chairs the ophthalmologists in training group (OTG) for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists How did you start your career? I’ve been interested in becoming an eye surgeon since I was eight years old – I was fascinated by the complex anatomy of this organ. During my medical school training, at St George’s in London, I travelled to India to help with eye camps where we…

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, For Employers, Work 2 July 20242 July 2024 Kaye McIntosh abdo college, apprenticeships, dispensing optician, employers, Level 6, Nina McDermott, ophthalmic dispensing

Wanted: employers who offer apprenticeships

ABDO College is seeking employers with experience of offering apprenticeships. The college aims to launch an apprenticeship programme for dispensing opticians in September 2024, subject to General Optical Council (GOC) approval. The Department of Education (DfE) has approved the college as a provider for the Level 6 Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship Standard. The college plans to launch the programme in September, with a group of employers who already run apprenticeships for other areas of their business. DfE approval is a key…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, For teachers, Study, Work 12 June 202412 June 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Six reasons to be a vision scientist

Ophthalmic and vision science is a little-known career, but one that offers you a great future. These specialists assess the structure and function of the eye and the visual system. They are experts in disorders of vision, eye diseases and the visual pathway. This is a great choice for many reasons. Our top six are: 1. Combine science and technology with people skills You need to be able to help and reassure patients and work with the wider, multidisciplinary healthcare…

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Traineeships, Work 31 May 202431 May 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Clinical technicians – a great opportunity

A scheme for optical assistants to gain extra skills to support optometrists is celebrating its 500th graduate. Isabel Nibbs is now a Specsavers clinical technician after a 16-week training programme. The scheme gives people the skills to carry out pre-assessment procedures and collect diagnostic information, working under the supervision of an optometrist. The technicians support optometrists to provide better care. “The clinician technician training has enabled me to become more confident with patients and have a deeper understanding of how…

A levels, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, For teachers, Orthoptist, STEM, Students, Work 28 May 202424 May 2024 Kaye McIntosh degree, orthoptist

Five reasons to choose a degree in orthoptics

1. Become a respected health professional Orthoptists are experts in diagnosing and treating defects in eye movement and problems with how the eyes work together, called binocular vision. They are registered with and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To qualify, they study for a degree in orthoptics. You can find out more about the course, including where you can study, here. Each university sets their own entry requirements but they usually include good GCSE Maths, English…

For Employers, Looking for work, Work 16 May 202415 May 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Flexible working – your new rights

You can now request flexible working from your first day in a job, removing the need to have 26 weeks’ continuous employment. The move is just part of a package of measures changing the landscape for workers and employers. People will be able to make two flexible working requests every year, rather than one, under The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act. It came into force in April, covering England, Scotland and Wales. The Act cuts the time limit for employers…

Careers in eyecare, For students, For teachers, Looking for work, Work 8 May 20248 May 2024 Kaye McIntosh sales rep

12 reasons to choose a career in optical sales

Optical sales representatives promote a manufacturer’s lens, frame or contact lens range to practices. You could be selling a designer brand and products that help people get the best vision possible, making a huge difference to their lives. Why choose this career? You are a people person. This is a great role if you enjoy meeting people and have strong communication skills. You’ll visit different practices every day, explaining your range of lenses or frames, and why they would suit…

Careers in eyecare, Eye clinic liaison officer, For students, Looking for work, Work 27 March 202427 March 2024 Kaye McIntosh

A day in the life – the eye clinic liaison officer

I love trying to demonstrate that there may be hope and opportunity even at a time when people are feeling that they have less choice than they have been used to.

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, For students, Looking for work, Work 19 March 202419 March 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Specsavers rated one of the UK’s best employers

Specsavers has been ranked 23rd in the top 50 best places to work in the UK. This is the first time the high street optical chain has taken part in the Great Place to Work survey, a global benchmark which gathers feedback from members of staff. At least 65% of employees must report a consistently positive experience before companies are certified by the scheme. In the UK, 78% of workers backed Specsavers. They praised the opportunities offered to develop and…

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