Pre-Registration Optometrist Review

by Specsavers

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The Pre-Reg year is a year in practice after uni for optometrists to take their final exams pre-qualification and my placement as extremely challenging at times but a great experience on the whole.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Extremely valued as I was one of the more knowledgeable members of staff. Optical assistants and other optometrists were also extremely welcoming and supportive.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • We are assigned a supervisor whom reviews our work and in essence coaches us during the year.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had a busy clinic due to the location right in the middle of a busy town.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • You are given full responsibility for your patients and their care.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This year has greatly enhanced my interpersonal skills as well as developed my empathy and patience with patients!

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The general atmosphere in the practice was good. It was always busy so there was never a dull moment!!!!

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • HR were great we were always told in advance of the courses we needed to attend.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company invested a significant amount in courses and payment for all my professional exams.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future prospects are encouraging given my feedback.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The Pre-reg students got the chance to meet up occasionally on courses but other than that there was not much interaction.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home which significantly helped and I would recommend it!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good but didn't get much chance to go out as the year was pretty intense.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really apart from the odd social event with your colleagues.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Medicine

London

November 2012

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