Regina Mc Cafferty
Barry,Vale of Glamorgan
Summary
I believe myself to be a highly skilled professional, with excellent communication and leadership abilities. I have a vast array of experience, across the profession, in lots of different types of practices. I can mold my work ethic to work well within any team, providing excellent patient care. I have always had a strong rapport within any work team, and feel like I can motivate peers with a positive attitude.
On a personal level, I have two young daughters, who are my pride and joy. We spend a lot of time outdoors, and in nature, and we love to travel, from my home town, in Ireland, to much further afield. I am fit and healthy, and like to keep fit by attending a gym. All of these things, as well as a healthy social life, help me to have great time management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Post Grad Teaching
Cardif University
Cardiff, Cardiff
2025.06 - Current
- I currently hold a "casual contract" at Cardiff University, helping out at post graduate exam days, particularly glaucoma qualifications
Optometrist
Arbuthnot Opticians
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
2019.12 - Current
- Managing patient care to a high level, involving: vision correction and eye health
- Manage appointments efficiently, whilst maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction.
- Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, to enhance patient care quality.
- And, as of this year, offering WGOS4 (glaucoma specialty) appointments for local patients.
LOCUM OPTOMETRIST
SELF EMPLOYED
MIX, MIX
2019.01 - Current
- As with all other clinics, in an array of different practices, across south Wales, from large chain stores, to local independent practices
Optometrist Manager
Boots Opticans
Newport, Wales
2015.05 - 2019.09
- As in my current role, without offering WGOS4 appointments
- Had the additional experience of managing the practice. Dealing with: patient and staff queries, liaising directly with head office (negotiating changes and explaining turnover etc), arranging annual leave, helping run the day-to-day of the business, while also offering exemplary patient care.
- I also supervised two pre-registration optometrists, in my time with Boots. They both passed quickly and became excellent optometrists.
Preg Optometrist - Optometrist
Specsavers Opticians
Cardiff, Cardiff
2013.06 - 2015.06
- As with my current, and most recent role, but working in a very busy practice, with 11 different clinics
- I worked my way up from "Saturday girl", to pre-reg optometrist, to fully qualified optometrist
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Glaucoma
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2023.09 - 2025.01
Professional Certificate in Glaucoma
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2022.09 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2010.09 - 2013.06
A-Levels - Maths, Physics, Chemisty
Thornhill College
Derry, N. Ireland 2008.09 - 2010.06
GCSEs - Host of subjects
Thornhill College
Derry, N. Ireland 2006.09 - 2008.06
Skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Great Team building and leadership skills, from my management experience, and from supervising pre-registration optometrists
- I have the ability to remain calm under pressure
- A strong sense of cross-cultural awareness
- Diplomatic, having the ability to deal with people/issues, without causing offence
- Motivational, in that I believe I have the ability to motivation friends and peers, with my positive attitude
- Approachable and able to engage well with people and peers across many levels, and backgrounds
- Confident and willing to speak my mind, when necessary, and in a professional manner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Post Grad Teaching
Cardif University
2025.06 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Glaucoma
Cardiff University
2023.09 - 2025.01
Professional Certificate in Glaucoma
Cardiff University
2022.09 - 2023.06
Optometrist
Arbuthnot Opticians
2019.12 - Current
LOCUM OPTOMETRIST
SELF EMPLOYED
2019.01 - Current
Optometrist Manager
Boots Opticans
2015.05 - 2019.09
Preg Optometrist - Optometrist
Specsavers Opticians
2013.06 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Cardiff University
2010.09 - 2013.06
A-Levels - Maths, Physics, Chemisty
Thornhill College
2008.09 - 2010.06
GCSEs - Host of subjects
Thornhill College
2006.09 - 2008.06