What this means for the profession
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The FTY brings together a nationally coordinated approach to placement provision, supporting collaboration across education providers and placement settings.
"By acting as supervisors and placement providers, optometrists play a vital role in shaping the next generation of the profession."
This will support:
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- a new generation of IP ready graduates entering the workforce,
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- stronger collaboration between universities, NHS Scotland and placement providers,
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- a clear, nationally supported approach to placements and supervision, and
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- a more sustainable, future ready workforce.
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