Location: We work around you, providing a radius around your home address!
Job Type: Flexible, part time OR full time (including some Saturday work)
Reports to: Branch Manager
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary: Up to 72,000 depending on experience
Bonus Scheme: Rewarding your hard work with additional bonuses based on performance
Opportunity for Fully Funded Accreditations: IP, Glaucoma & more
Leightons Learning Academy: For ongoing development and continued support
Life Cover
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Health Cash Plan: Money back on healthcare
Staff Discounts: On products and services
Company Car OR Car Allowance: Provided for your convenience
About Us:
Since 1928, Leightons has been a family-owned leader in opticians and audiology with 37 unique stores. We prioritise quality, customer satisfaction, and a supportive team environment.
Main Purpose of the Role:
At Leightons, our commitment to enhancing vision and hearing is driven by a passion for personalised care and the latest technological advancements. As an optometrist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional eye care services tailored to each patients unique needs. You will be integral to our mission of improving lives through better sight and hearing, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, and fostering a collaborative and supportive practice environment.
This role is perfect for an inspiring, adaptable, and experienced optometrist who can work flexibly across various locations within the Leightons network. Youll have a keen interest in new technologies and innovative practices, supporting the recruitment and onboarding of new colleagues and equipment. Youll be a strong team player, building trusted relationships with branch teams and local healthcare stakeholders while educating and delighting everyone you engage with.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive sight tests and eye exams
Provide a range of clinical services including emergency eye care, paediatric care, and myopia management
Tailor recommendations to address each patients needs and preferences
Maintain high standards of professionalism, including adherence to GOC standards
Work in various Leightons stores
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff
Collaborate with the team to achieve shared goals and monitor performance
Ensure all clinical equipment is maintained and in good working order
What Were Looking For:
Qualified Optometrist: Fully GOC registered
Team Player: Dedicated to quality care and patient satisfaction
Strong Communicator: Building trust with patients and colleagues
Adaptable: Able to work flexibly across different locations
Ready to Make a Difference?
If youre passionate about exceptional eye care and want to join a supportive, forward-thinking team, apply today and help us enhance lives through better vision!
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).
Applicants that have been rejected in the past 12 months should not reapply for the same job role.
