Trainee Optometrist

• Sep 2022 - Present

AOP Councillor

• May 2021 - Present

Committee Member & Student Representative

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

• I aided the development of innovative student initiatives for Optometry students such as a COVID-19 "Ask The Experts" page.• Collated and shared feedback on the GOC Education Strategic Review (ESR).• I arranged events e.g careers event and legal lectures for students at various stages within programmes BSc/MOptom.• Collaborated with representatives from other universities working as a cohesive team to improve student experiences by promoting the Peer Support Helpline.

Ophthalmic Research Intern

• Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

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Course Representative

• Sep 2019 - Aug 2022

• I represent the student cohort to external visitor panels such as during the GOC 2019 Quality Assurance Visit. I have given feedback to senior colleagues from external institutions, who moderate and assess the suitability and quality of our course.• I act as a link between the student cohort and teaching body to collect and share feedback which is then discussed in Student-Staff Committee meetings. I have also been involved in the BSc Optometry 'Internal Periodic Review' that has evaluated the course content, structure and delivery to implement positive changes on student learning experiences. Show less

Optics Society Education Secretary

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

• Elected to support and develop extra-curricular course relevant activities as well as working closely with other committee members and the staff body to highlight any concerns. I have organised revision study sessions, co-ordinated peer/buddy pairings for foundation and first year incoming students and adapted offerings to suit a post-pandemic online modality.• I also secure sponsorships and donations, through either direct communication with large companies, or through funding applications with the students union. Show less

Optical Assistant

• Sep 2019 - Aug 2022

• Pre-screening; fundus photography, OCT, tonometry and autorefraction.• Involved in further services e.g DVLA Field Screening and CUES/MECS.• Dispensed spectacles (single-vision, bifocals and varifocals) and practiced problem-solving skills when settling patient queries.• Built on knowledge and skills from university e.g. examining fundus images• Gained insight into the commercial side of optics.• Use of Socrates, PCSE and Quidini systems to book appointments and update patient records ensuring patient confidentiality. Show less

Domiciliary Placement Student

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

• I was selected to take part in the first ever domiciliary placement scheme for undergraduate Optometry students in the south of England,• I helped support the running of the clinics by setting up portable equipment, taking history and symptoms and medications, taking measurements, dispensing, and actually doing some clinical procedures.

Blogger

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

A blog outlining experiences studying Optometry and providing a space for current and potential students to ask questions and share experiences. Featuring video and written content in conjunction with Optometry Today, Keeler, Heine and iSeekRecruitment. https://indysinghgh.wixsite.com/diaryofanoptom A blog outlining experiences studying Optometry and providing a space for current and potential students to ask questions and share experiences. Featuring video and written content in conjunction with Optometry Today, Keeler, Heine and iSeekRecruitment. https://indysinghgh.wixsite.com/diaryofanoptom

Student Ambassador

• Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

• Arranged BCLA sponsored contact lens/anterior eye/ocular surface presentations. • Enhancing membership uptake and promoting student specific resources. • Arranged BCLA sponsored contact lens/anterior eye/ocular surface presentations. • Enhancing membership uptake and promoting student specific resources.

Sales Assistant

• May 2019 - Nov 2019

Optical Consultant

• May 2016 - Nov 2018