Local opticians celebrates latest qualification success
To mark Learning at Work Week (18-24 May) colleagues at a Rushden opticians are raising their glasses to a team member who has recently qualified as an optometrist.
Bismark Mensah, who joined the team at the locally owned and run Specsavers Rushden in 2024, passed his pre-registration with flying colours in April 2026. The pre-registration year enables individuals to gain hands-on experience while working towards becoming a fully qualified optometrist.
Emma Darby, store director at Specsavers Rushden, says: ‘I am incredibly proud of Bismark for passing his pre-registration qualification. The determination and hard work he’s shown towards his studies and practical training has been exceptional and I can’t wait to see him shine in his role as an optometrist. We enjoyed a game of bowling to celebrate his success which was a wonderful way to mark the occasion.
‘Since joining the team, Bismark has become an integral part of the team, supporting colleagues across the store and building strong relationships with our customers and the wider community.
Across the business, Specsavers encourage and support staff to further their qualifications and progress their careers. With student bursary, apprenticeship schemes and in-store training available, Specsavers provide a number of opportunities for people looking for a route into optometry and beyond.
For more information or to book a sight or hearing test, call Specsavers Rushden 01933 417870 or go to https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/rushden. Alternatively, you can visit in-store at 48-50 High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PJ.