We are looking for members who have experience of practising as an independent optometrist, either as a practice owners, or are employed in an independent practice, to join our reference group.
This group will act as representatives for independent optometrists. When relevant, members will help to incorporate their views into the College's work, for example, they might be asked to review a specific document, or take part in a relevant discussion.
This group of volunteers will:
- actively promote the College to other independent optometrists and to inform, inspire, engage and influence other independent optometrists to follow College activity
- assist with the College’s support for independent optometrists by commenting on new ideas and work
- help to promote College events.
We will ask members of the group for their input and comments via email, with an opportunity for representatives to meet once a year either virtually or in person, depending on preference.
Members of the group will be paid travel and subsistence expenses when attending meetings in person, in line with College Standing Orders in force at the time.
The term of office is two years, renewable for a maximum of six years.