Optometrist, Thatcham

Role

• Optometrist Location
• Thatcham Rota
• Full time, 5 days per week Week 1: Monday-Friday, Week 2: Tuesday-Saturday 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. Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the selection process, let us know! Applicants that have been rejected in the past 12 months should not reapply for the same job role