I hate the uniform! It looks really unprofessional not smart at all!
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abner marsh
12 years ago
You cannot indoctrinate professional people into your way of thinking.
Thats what Boots are trying to do.
They remind me of a communist state such as North korea. I reckon they will be telling me how to cut my hair next.
Their thinking is fatally flawed. I have never seen them this desperate for Optom cover before.
Im not locuming for them any more. Im totally sick of them. A bunch of arrogant egotistical morons who survive off the backs of a successful chemists reputation and business.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
Wrong, does our profession a disservice
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anonymous
12 years ago
did they show the uniform to the focus group? and thought they were moving away from white because patients felt anxious when they saw health prof in their white coat 'white coat syndrome'.on top of that now we're supposed to look like a bunch of beauticians, nurses and lab technician. there's a new website thelocumunion.com that's been brought to my attention where anyone interested can post comments.
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anonymous
12 years ago
another attack on our profession, we're to look like beautician, nurses and lab technician at our cost. on top of other problems mentioned already.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
Whoever designed this uniform has never worked in Practice! All of pxs feedback is negative: noone wants to see their optometrist dressed like a dentist/chef/barber/beautician!!!
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Experienced locum
12 years ago
If offere work and had to chose between suit and straightjacket would always take work where I can wear suit
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Freelance Optometrist
12 years ago
This merely follows badges with Christian names only (no qualifications), free or cheap "Eye Checks" and badges/door plates that simply say "Locum"! Give me a badge that displays my full name with the qualifications I worked hard to obtain, a matching nameplate and start performing "eye examinations" again (for a decent fee) and I MIGHT consider wearing your uniform... as long as you pay for it! Why professionals cannot choose their attire, albeit within certain boundaries, is beyond me. Just off to get my "Boots" tattoo on my forehead...
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Freelance Optometrist
12 years ago
This merely follows badges with Christian names only (no qualifications), free or cheap "Eye Checks" and badges/door plates that simply say "Locum"! Give me a badge that displays my full name with the qualifications I worked hard to obtain, a matching nameplate and start performing "eye examinations" again (for a decent fee) and I MIGHT consider wearing your uniform... as long as you pay for it! Why professionals cannot choose their attire, albeit within certain boundaries, is beyond me. Just off to get my "Boots" tattoo on my forehead...
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Freelance Optometrist
12 years ago
This merely follows badges with Christian names only (no qualifications), free or cheap "Eye Checks" and badges/door plates that simply say "Locum"! Give me a badge that displays my full name with the qualifications I worked hard to obtain, a matching nameplate and start performing "eye examinations" again (for a decent fee) and I MIGHT consider wearing your uniform... as long as you pay for it! Why professionals cannot choose their attire, albeit within certain boundaries, is beyond me. Just off to get my "Boots" tattoo on my forehead...
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Experienced Optometrist
12 years ago
I like to be open to new thoughts and ideas, so I tried wearing the new "uniform" for a few weeks. Patients on the whole did not comment on this new workwear, however, one patient was convinced I was a nurse and not an optometrist and was very upset. On a practical note the tunic has pockets that cannot accommodate a cover stick and on an aesthetic note I had one person describe it as an ice- cream salesman outfit or a psychiatric nurse outfit. Please search Barney from Silence of the Lambs for an appropriate image.
Consultation and respect are so important when implementing new policies.
Speaking as an employed optom, this ridiculous uniform has been forced upon us with no consultation or a way of influencing it's design.It is badly fitting, uncomfortable and I feel awkward while wearing it. A single wayward drop of Fln ruins the clean look in the first hour.It has to be laundered separately and takes for ever to iron it.
None of my patients like it. Some describe it as belonging to a butcher, others say I look like a male psychiatric nurse in a mental asylum. These are just some of the more flattering comments!I hate it and loathe working in it.
Boots say they've had "positive feedback".I have not had a single positive word from any colleague. In fact I know of a few optometrists,well experienced, who have handed in their notice because of this.Others are not considering themselves there for the long-term. I also know of many locum who have cancelled their days with boots after the 18th. I think the powers that be are beginning to worry.
The trouble with boots is a lot of managers, regional managers and others higher above the food chain have zero knowledge or experience of optics!. I just hope the new MD Ben Fletcher realises how bad the damage is and stops the damage before things get even worse .
Any body in Nottingham listening?
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Anonymous
12 years ago
I do not agree that optometrists need to wear uniform. It is undermining our profession. Patients need to be able to diffrentiate between shop staff and optometrists.. if we all dress the same it looks like anyone can perform a sight test. Doctors do not wear uniform and i cannot see why mutliples are trying to make it mandatory that optometrists do. We are clinical professionals. Even after speaking to my friends and family they agree that they would not want their optometrists wearing uniform.
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joe smith
12 years ago
Hi
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ras mo
12 years ago
i am not a locum, i am a resident optometrist and i feel the new uniform has affected my confidence and my abiltiy to work comfortably.
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Anon DO
12 years ago
As an unfortunate resident DO, I have been saddled/branded with the company workwear too. I'd like to just raise a few points that have been glossed over nicely within the company;
We were apparently consulted on this uniform before it went live, however, not one person in the London, Kent or Essex areas knew about the trials.
All patients that have been asked since the launch, have stated that they much preferred our own workwear/business dress, and there has been no publication of 'customer research' internally.
Having asked for feedback on the 'wonderful new uniforms', "professional staff nationwide have responded positively..." is a lie, as I sit in on the Forum (a way for execs to listen to and ignore issues amongst the plebs) I can assure you it has been resoundly negative.
Personally I have never had any problems with Locum staff in my practice in terms of their attire, and I agree with all of the issues that you all face in terms of cancellations, delays in payments and now, having to pay out for your own Chefs top/ Mr Whippy top/ Straight Jacket/ Joke. If you have upcoming days booked, ask the store manager to order you the tunics internally in advance, after a few £million has been spent on the unnecessary outfitting of locum staff, the umbilical will be severed.
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Alistair Scott
12 years ago
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twenty years running my own Practice and wearing a suit has shown me patients appreciate your optometry skills and demeanour more than what you wear. By definition, I am a locum to remain independent and uniforms to do not sit well with this.
I hate the uniform! It looks really unprofessional not smart at all!
You cannot indoctrinate professional people into your way of thinking. Thats what Boots are trying to do. They remind me of a communist state such as North korea. I reckon they will be telling me how to cut my hair next. Their thinking is fatally flawed. I have never seen them this desperate for Optom cover before. Im not locuming for them any more. Im totally sick of them. A bunch of arrogant egotistical morons who survive off the backs of a successful chemists reputation and business.
Wrong, does our profession a disservice
did they show the uniform to the focus group? and thought they were moving away from white because patients felt anxious when they saw health prof in their white coat 'white coat syndrome'.on top of that now we're supposed to look like a bunch of beauticians, nurses and lab technician. there's a new website thelocumunion.com that's been brought to my attention where anyone interested can post comments.
another attack on our profession, we're to look like beautician, nurses and lab technician at our cost. on top of other problems mentioned already.
Whoever designed this uniform has never worked in Practice! All of pxs feedback is negative: noone wants to see their optometrist dressed like a dentist/chef/barber/beautician!!!
If offere work and had to chose between suit and straightjacket would always take work where I can wear suit
This merely follows badges with Christian names only (no qualifications), free or cheap "Eye Checks" and badges/door plates that simply say "Locum"! Give me a badge that displays my full name with the qualifications I worked hard to obtain, a matching nameplate and start performing "eye examinations" again (for a decent fee) and I MIGHT consider wearing your uniform... as long as you pay for it! Why professionals cannot choose their attire, albeit within certain boundaries, is beyond me. Just off to get my "Boots" tattoo on my forehead...
This merely follows badges with Christian names only (no qualifications), free or cheap "Eye Checks" and badges/door plates that simply say "Locum"! Give me a badge that displays my full name with the qualifications I worked hard to obtain, a matching nameplate and start performing "eye examinations" again (for a decent fee) and I MIGHT consider wearing your uniform... as long as you pay for it! Why professionals cannot choose their attire, albeit within certain boundaries, is beyond me. Just off to get my "Boots" tattoo on my forehead...
This merely follows badges with Christian names only (no qualifications), free or cheap "Eye Checks" and badges/door plates that simply say "Locum"! Give me a badge that displays my full name with the qualifications I worked hard to obtain, a matching nameplate and start performing "eye examinations" again (for a decent fee) and I MIGHT consider wearing your uniform... as long as you pay for it! Why professionals cannot choose their attire, albeit within certain boundaries, is beyond me. Just off to get my "Boots" tattoo on my forehead...
I like to be open to new thoughts and ideas, so I tried wearing the new "uniform" for a few weeks. Patients on the whole did not comment on this new workwear, however, one patient was convinced I was a nurse and not an optometrist and was very upset. On a practical note the tunic has pockets that cannot accommodate a cover stick and on an aesthetic note I had one person describe it as an ice- cream salesman outfit or a psychiatric nurse outfit. Please search Barney from Silence of the Lambs for an appropriate image. Consultation and respect are so important when implementing new policies.
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Speaking as an employed optom, this ridiculous uniform has been forced upon us with no consultation or a way of influencing it's design.It is badly fitting, uncomfortable and I feel awkward while wearing it. A single wayward drop of Fln ruins the clean look in the first hour.It has to be laundered separately and takes for ever to iron it. None of my patients like it. Some describe it as belonging to a butcher, others say I look like a male psychiatric nurse in a mental asylum. These are just some of the more flattering comments!I hate it and loathe working in it. Boots say they've had "positive feedback".I have not had a single positive word from any colleague. In fact I know of a few optometrists,well experienced, who have handed in their notice because of this.Others are not considering themselves there for the long-term. I also know of many locum who have cancelled their days with boots after the 18th. I think the powers that be are beginning to worry. The trouble with boots is a lot of managers, regional managers and others higher above the food chain have zero knowledge or experience of optics!. I just hope the new MD Ben Fletcher realises how bad the damage is and stops the damage before things get even worse . Any body in Nottingham listening?
I do not agree that optometrists need to wear uniform. It is undermining our profession. Patients need to be able to diffrentiate between shop staff and optometrists.. if we all dress the same it looks like anyone can perform a sight test. Doctors do not wear uniform and i cannot see why mutliples are trying to make it mandatory that optometrists do. We are clinical professionals. Even after speaking to my friends and family they agree that they would not want their optometrists wearing uniform.
Hi
i am not a locum, i am a resident optometrist and i feel the new uniform has affected my confidence and my abiltiy to work comfortably.
As an unfortunate resident DO, I have been saddled/branded with the company workwear too. I'd like to just raise a few points that have been glossed over nicely within the company; We were apparently consulted on this uniform before it went live, however, not one person in the London, Kent or Essex areas knew about the trials. All patients that have been asked since the launch, have stated that they much preferred our own workwear/business dress, and there has been no publication of 'customer research' internally. Having asked for feedback on the 'wonderful new uniforms', "professional staff nationwide have responded positively..." is a lie, as I sit in on the Forum (a way for execs to listen to and ignore issues amongst the plebs) I can assure you it has been resoundly negative. Personally I have never had any problems with Locum staff in my practice in terms of their attire, and I agree with all of the issues that you all face in terms of cancellations, delays in payments and now, having to pay out for your own Chefs top/ Mr Whippy top/ Straight Jacket/ Joke. If you have upcoming days booked, ask the store manager to order you the tunics internally in advance, after a few £million has been spent on the unnecessary outfitting of locum staff, the umbilical will be severed.
twenty years running my own Practice and wearing a suit has shown me patients appreciate your optometry skills and demeanour more than what you wear. By definition, I am a locum to remain independent and uniforms to do not sit well with this.