For aspiring optometrists and dispensing opticians qualifying is only the start of their lives in optics. Once they have negotiated four years of undergraduate study, a further year pre-registration, passed countless exams and most likely incurred crippling loans, the next step is to successfully apply for a job – and anyone thinking this is the easy part is behind the times.
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‘Supply and demand of optometrists is polarised around the centres of education like London, Birmingham and Northern Ireland, where there are lots of people chasing the jobs,’ notes Richard Edwards, head of professional resources and development at Boots Opticians. ‘The situation has become more extreme in recent years with other areas of the UK, including the West Country, left short of applicants.
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