New lead assessor appointed by College of Optometrists

Optometrist Sophie Harper has been appointed as The College of Optometrists lead assessor for the Scheme for Registration.

She replaces Ruth Brough, who is retiring after holding the role for more than 12 years.

Harper, previously a Scheme for Registration supervisor and college examiner, is an experienced assessor in the North West, a statement said. In her new position she will oversee the provision and standards of the assessment element of the Scheme.

‘We are so pleased that Sophie will be joining our team. This is a key role in enabling the College to deliver the Scheme for Registration and helping us to shape the future of assessment for trainee optometrists,’ said Jackie Martin, director of education at the college. ‘As well as being an experienced hospital optometrist, Sophie has been a supervisor and she will continue as a College assessor.’