Paul Morris

Director of Professional Advancement

Greater Cardiff Area

About

An experienced Optometrist with interests in prevention of sight loss through use of communicaiton, data, technology, collaboration, improvement of standards, development and governance.

Experience

  • Specsavers (23 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director of Professional Advancement
      Jun 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for the development and effective implementation of the optical clinical strategies within the UK & ROI to deliver excellence in eye care, clinical opportunities and improved patient outcomes to Transform Eye Health.

    • Ophthalmic Director
      2003 - Present · 23 yrs 6 mos

      Leading an award winning team, providing excellence in patient care and service.

    • Professional Services Consultant
      Mar 2013 - May 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Editorial Board at Profile Magazine
    Nov 2012 - Mar 2018 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Responsible for academic content, talent management and quality control of articles in this international journal.

  • Trustee at FODO Educational Charity
    Jan 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Expanding Optical Education

  • Board Member at FODO: Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians
    Mar 2013 - Sep 2017 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    As proud members of the Optical Confederation, FODO fully subscribes to and abides by the Optical Confederation Statement of Values including: Customer focus Professionalism Efficiency and continuous improvement We believe that: Eye health has a central role in health, well-being, independence and achievement Eye care should be available to all including those who do not currently access it The public deserves the very best in eye care and we act in the public interest to achieve that goal Our world class 'clinical and retail mix' model offers the best means of achieving this There are essential links between the eye examination, eye care and the provision of eyewear Our members aim to provide these services to the highest standards The public is best served and public health protected where eye care is delivered by highly skilled, qualified and properly regulated professionals and businesses The patient's right to choose their optical practice drives quality, access and choice This applies equally to NHS patients and those who fund their own care Practitioners and businesses should be free to enter the market to compete on the basis of quality, access and choice

  • Co Chair of IT & Information Committee at Optical Confederation
    Nov 2014 - May 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos