Three optometrists have joined Specsavers to lead what the multiple has billed as its ‘enhanced services revolution’.
Kiki Soteri, former lecturer in optometry at Plymouth University, Satvinder Singh Soomal, former deputy head of optometry at Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, and Hayley Moore, former national optometry development manager for Ultralase, were all appointed by Specsavers this week.
They joined a national network of Specsavers joint venture partners who are also working as heads of EOS, as part of a 50-strong Specsavers clinical development team, a statement said.
Paul Morris, Specsavers director of optometry advancement, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome these fantastic clinicians to the team. Their enthusiasm and experience will really help us to take forward the enhanced services revolution for Specsavers and for the profession as a whole.’
Soteri said: ‘Although initially sceptical, I have watched with increasing interest as Specsavers has demonstrated its commitment to professional advancement. I’ve worked in optics since 1992 and the profession has been preparing throughout this time to take on enhanced roles but until now the pace of change has been slow. I am very much attracted by the “can-do” attitude at Specsavers – this is an organisation that makes things happen.’
As well as joining as a head of EOS, Satvinder Singh Soomal has also become a joint venture partner in Specsavers Daventry.
