Effectively supervising the next generation of optometrists

16 December 2024
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Thinking about becoming a supervisor? Three optometrists tell us about the skills and experience needed to become an effective supervisor.

Who? 
Vinay Najran MCOptom

Current job? 
Specialist Optometrist and Director

Where? 
Specsavers, Telford and Newport, Shropshire

Who? 
Laura Williams MCOptom

Current job? 
Optometrist

Where? 
BBR Optometry, Hereford

Who? 
Alistair Duff MCOptom

Current job? 
Optometrist

Where? 
Urquhart Opticians, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

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