Locum Optometrist - Specsavers Widnes - Widnes
(2023-05)
Based regular at Specsavers Widnes
Locum Optometrist - Specsavers
(2021-09)
Optometrist - Boots Opticians - Warrington
(2021-11 - 2023-01)
Optometrist - Specsavers - Sale
(2021-07 - 2021-09)
Pre-Registration Optometrist - Specsavers - Denton, Manchester
(2019-11 - 2021-01)
- Undertaking high quality eye examinations on a wide variety of patients under supervision in a time controlled environment.
- Dispensing and advising patients on the best type of spectacles (including complex prescriptions) to satisfy their visual needs.
- Able to fit and adjust spectacles to fit adults and children
- Enhanced my organisational skills by working full time while revising for exams
Pre-Registration Optometrist - St Pauls - Royal Liverpool University Hospital - Liverpool
(2019-08 - 2019-11)
- Began my Pre-Reg performing refractions on a variety of patients with underlying pathologies, referring onto ophthalmologists when required.
- Worked alongside Ophthalmologists in a variety of specialist clinics including the emergency eye department - gained vast insight & knowledge on a wide range of ocular pathologies, while working towards a management goal in the best interest of the patient.
- Fitted patients with contact lenses including complex lenses like RGPs.
Voluntary (Unpaid) Dispenser - Specsavers - Wigan
(2019-08 - 2019-10)
- Dispense a wide range of spectacles to customers including single vision, varifocals and safety spectacles.
- Providing the best customer service to fulfil patient expectations, as well as represent the Specsavers company and their goals.
Optical Assistant - Specsavers - Eccles
(2017-05 - 2017-09)
- Dispensed glasses to patients and helped choose which ones are best suited to them, whilst providing them with the latest offers in store.
- Answer calls and book appointments, greet and assist patients coming into store.
Call Handler - NHS 111 / North West Ambulance Service
(2015-12 - 2016-07)
- Taking inbound calls from patients seeking emergency healthcare related advice, and forwarding on to the relevant healthcare professional and ambulance service.
- Good manners, communication and a sympathetic attitude was essential.
- Keeping professionalism to a high standard while dealing with patients in stressful situations.
Pharmacy Voluntary Work experience - Newport Pharmacy
(2015-07 - 2015-07)
- Shadowed the pharmacists as they helped customers find what they needed by asking them about their symptoms. This broadened my knowledge on the types of medication provided for different symptoms.
- Organised the medication and stocked them up, working as a team to make sure the correct medications were available before being delivered to patients.
Dentist voluntary Work Experience - The Douglas Lee Dental Practice
(2015-06 - 2015-06)
- Shadowed the dentist and witnessed various dental procedures performed on patients
- Patience was crucial in this setting as patients can be very anxious and nervous during treatment.
- Teamwork was crucial and the ability to work efficiently with dental nurses, technicians and receptionists.
Voluntary Charity Work - Al Khair Foundation
(2015-08 - 2015-08)
- Worked as part of a team on charity event days, cooperating with other volunteers to reach a common goal.
- Carried out a variety of tasks through the day to maintain the smooth running of the event.
