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๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ง๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐
๐ SpaMedica, a leading NHS eye patient service provider, has partnered with Vision Express to offer pre-registration training placements for 150 aspiring optometrists. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive training in both community and hospital settings, addressing the challenges of securing hospital placements for pre-registration optometrists.
The training programme will be conducted across SpaMedica's nationwide network of hospitals. Trainees will have the opportunity to:
๐๏ธ Shadow Clinical Teams: Observe and assist in treating patients with various eye conditions, including cataracts and wet age-related macular degeneration.
๐๏ธ Participate in Procedures: Gain exposure to surgeries such as cataract removal and vitreo-retinal operations.
๐๏ธ Engage in Virtual Clinics: Attend virtual patient consultations to enhance diagnostic and communication skills.
Each placement lasts two and a half days, offering a balanced mix of practical experience and theoretical learning.
๐ SpaMedica's hospitals have been rated as "Good" or "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission, with 98% of patients giving a five-star rating on the NHS website. This partnership with Vision Express and The College of Optometrists ensures that pre-registration optometrists receive high-quality training and supervision, meeting many competencies outlined in the Scheme for Registration.
๐ By collaborating with Vision Express, SpaMedica is enhancing access to professional development and training opportunities for future optometrists, ultimately contributing to improved patient care across the UK.
