Salwa Dar

I am a diligent, confident and self-motivated individual. I undertake tasks with a determination to complete them within the timescales allocated, to the best of quality. My attitude is practical and positive and I have a strong work ethic, hence I am committed to provide excellent service. I am keen to become a clinically competent Optometrist by doing further professional certificates in the near future.

Optical Assistant - Specsavers

(2021-05 - 2023-05)

Pre-registration Optometrist - Specsavers

(2023-08 - 2024-07)

Newly qualified Optometrist - Specsavers

(2024-07 - 2025-07)

Locum Optometrist - Multiple Opticians - London

(2025-07)

My knowledgeable about the optic world has flourished in aiding my current role as a Locum Optometrist. I believe I am an attentive and fast learner as I was capable to perform a good standard in a short period of time. Over the course of nearly 4 years at Specsavers, and testing members of the public I have perfected my customer service skills and now believe I have the optimum skills to work in any optics retail environment.

I am able to maintain composure and professionalism whilst dealing with customers and being under pressure. After qualifying I took on the challenge to locum so I can gain more experience and get out of my comfort zone. I have learnt many systems in a short time such as OPS, Optix, Optisoft, Asda Opticians, Blink and bloobloom etc This has also exposed me to variety of patient types as I locum across London.

I have confidence to work in any environment regardless of how comfortable I feel. I am locumming for all the multiples including Boots Opticians regularly. I also gained the Professional Glaucoma Certificate in July 2025, to further my clinic expertise and provide better patient care.

Volunteer - Watford Social Centre for the Blind

(2025-11)

Volunteering at a social club for the blind enhanced my empathy, communication skills, and understanding of life with visual impairment. This experience has helped me become a more patient-centred optometrist, improving how I support and communicate with patients in clinical practice.

Volunteer - LNWH Trust - Northwick Park Hospital

(2019-11 - 2020-03)

I took pride in volunteering at the Northwick Park Hospital weekly, I had taken on the role of patient companion as well as meal time assistant. These roles enabled me to explore a different working environment, and allowed me develop a more flexible and adaptable approach.

BSc - Optometry - City University of London

Professional Certificate - Glaucoma - City University of London (2025-07)

Professional Certificate - Medical Retina - Moorfields Eye Hospital (2026-09)