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Mentoring

Mentoring from experienced optometrists is available to newly qualified optometrists. 

This includes:

  • designated mentor
  • an online platform to create a portfolio
  • opportunities to take part in peer reviews
  • and a peer support network.

Recent research showed that newly qualified optometrists may over refer. This is because clinical confidence and experience are still developing. Also an increased workload may result in quick and more risk‐averse decisions.

A mentorship will build confidence and enable newly qualified optometrists to accept an appropriate level of clinical risk.

Hannah Jones, a former mentee, said:

“The transition between pre reg to fully qualified optometrist is very daunting. It is reassuring to have a mentor that you can approach to talk through your decision making and ask how you could improve in the future”.

If you would like further information regarding mentoring, please contact us at HEIW.optometry@wales.nhs.uk