Optometrist - Cirencester

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Cirencester, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Healthtech • Professional Services • Retail
The Role
Provides comprehensive optometric care, including eye examinations, emergency services, specialist monitoring, diagnostic imaging, prescriptions, and optical fittings. The role also involves patient education, clinical governance, recordkeeping, staff coaching, equipment and stock oversight, and collaboration with the practice team to deliver excellent patient experiences and meet NHS requirements.
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Optometrist - Cirencester

At Leightons, we're passionate about transforming lives through exceptional eye and hearing care. Combining cutting-edge technology with genuinely personalised service, we've built a reputation for putting people first, and we're looking for an inspiring GOC-registered Optometrist to join our amazing Cirencester team.

This is more than a traditional optometry role. It's an opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where you'll have the time, technology and autonomy to deliver outstanding clinical care while building meaningful relationships with your patients and colleagues.

If you're an empathetic clinician who thrives on making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of our clinical team, you'll provide expert eye care services tailored to every patient's unique needs and lifestyle.

Deliver Exceptional Clinical Care

You'll be responsible for:

  • Conducting comprehensive eye examinations and sight tests.

  • Providing routine and emergency eye care services.

  • Supporting patients with specialist services including:

    • Paediatric eye care

    • Dry eye management

    • Myopia management

    • Glaucoma monitoring

    • Retinal condition monitoring

    • Diagnostic imaging and scan interpretation

  • Prescribing and fitting a wide range of optical solutions including spectacles, sunglasses, contact lenses and low vision aids.

  • Making personalised recommendations that improve patients' vision, comfort and overall wellbeing.

Be Part of a High-Performing Team

At Leightons, collaboration is at the heart of what we do.

You'll:

  • Work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding patient experiences.

  • Share your knowledge by coaching and supporting members of the practice team.

  • Help train support staff in diagnostic and screening procedures.

  • Participate in team huddles, briefings and practice initiatives.

  • Take an active role in driving branch success and achieving shared goals.

Lead with Professionalism

As a trusted healthcare professional, you'll:

  • Maintain the highest standards of clinical governance and GOC compliance.

  • Ensure accurate and timely patient records.

  • Follow NHS service requirements and clinical best practice.

  • Help maintain a safe, organised and welcoming clinical environment.

  • Take ownership of equipment, stock management and consulting room standards.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

A qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist

Passionate about delivering exemplary patient-centred care

Confident in providing a broad range of clinical services

Empathetic, approachable and an excellent communicator

Commercially aware while always putting patients first

Motivated by continuous development and learning

A true team player who enjoys supporting and developing others

Why Join Leightons?

At Leightons, you'll be empowered to deliver the level of care you believe every patient deserves. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for clinical excellence and have access to the latest technology and services that help you provide the very best outcomes.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a business where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your contribution genuinely changes lives.

Ready to make a difference?

Join Leightons and help us continue our mission of improving lives through better sight, better hearing and exceptional care.

Skills Required

  • Qualified Optometrist
  • Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
  • Ability to provide comprehensive eye examinations and sight tests
  • Ability to provide routine and emergency eye care
  • Ability to deliver specialist optometry services, including paediatric eye care, dry eye management, myopia management, glaucoma monitoring, and retinal condition monitoring
  • Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to continuous professional development
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The Company
HQ: Waverley
490 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care is a family-run business providing expert eye and hearing care. With 36 practices across the South of England, the company specializes in prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and hearing products, prioritizing a person-centered approach and incorporating technological advancements to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients' vision and hearing health.

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