Q&A: Morven Campbell, clinical services manager for Black and Lizars

Tell us about your practice and job:

Morven Campbell: My role includes regular days in practice but more of my time is spent overseeing the clinical needs of the business. This includes training, development, regulation and forward strategy. I thrive on the mix, I have a loyal patient base in practice in Milngavie, north of Glasgow who continue to challenge me with their eye care needs and in my management role Black and Lizars has a fantastic team of engaged and interested professional staff over 24 practices.

A brief overview of your career:

MC: I originally studied ophthalmic dispensing and enjoyed eye care so much I continued with optometry, qualifying in 1996. Throughout my years at university I worked in Lizars’ large Glasgow city centre practice and completed both my dispensing and optometry pre-registration years there. I was lucky to work with fantastic clinicians who eagerly shared their knowledge and enthusiasm. In 1999 Lizars merged with CJ Black to become Black and Lizars and I moved to Milngavie. I am proud to say that through the years I have experienced nearly every Black and Lizars practice including domiciliary, corporate and industrial settings. I believe this variety gives a great understanding of patient needs and has allowed me to develop my skills.