Leightons Opticians & The Hearing Care Partnership
Optometrist, Haslemere (Maternity Cover)
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OPTOMETRIST | HASLEMERE
MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT WITH EVERY PATIENT.
At Leightons, we believe optometry should be more than sight tests and sales targets.
We're looking for an Optometrist to join our Haslemere team, where you'll have the time, technology and clinical freedom to deliver the kind of patient care you trained for.
As a proudly independent, family-owned business with nearly 100 years of heritage, we focus on building lasting patient relationships, investing in our people and creating an environment where clinical excellence comes first.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Location: Haslemere
Salary: £56,620 to £69,998 FTE (depending on experience and qualifications)
Working Pattern:
Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Start Date: September 2026
WHY OPTOMETRISTS CHOOSE LEIGHTONS
✅ Competitive salary up to £69,998 FTE
✅ Performance-related bonus scheme
✅ Fully funded professional development, including:
- Independent Prescribing (IP)
- Glaucoma qualifications
- Further clinical accreditations
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✅ Professional indemnity insurance
✅ Health Cash Plan
✅ Life cover
✅ Staff discounts on products and services
✅ A supportive clinical network passionate about best-practice eye care
Most importantly, you'll join a business where quality of care matters more than volume.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
No two days are the same.
You'll use advanced diagnostic technology to deliver comprehensive eye examinations, support patients with their long-term eye health and play a key role in delivering exceptional clinical care within the community.
You'll have the opportunity to utilise and build upon your clinical skills whilst forming trusted relationships with patients who return year after year.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Delivering comprehensive sight tests and eye examinations
- Conducting retinal imaging and visual field assessments
- Providing expert clinical advice and preventative eye care guidance
- Working collaboratively with your practice team to deliver an outstanding patient experience
- Supporting branch performance through clinical excellence
- Maintaining the highest standards of professional practice and governance
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're interested in speaking with Optometrists who are:
- Fully qualified and GOC registered
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
- Keen to develop their clinical expertise
- Strong communicators who build trust naturally
- Team players who thrive in supportive environments
Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced Optometrist looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
WHY HASLEMERE?
Haslemere offers the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and lifestyle, combining a thriving local community with beautiful Surrey countryside, excellent amenities and easy access to London and the South Coast.
READY TO PRACTISE OPTOMETRY THE WAY IT SHOULD BE?
Join a business where you'll be trusted to put patients first, supported to grow your clinical expertise and valued as an individual.
Apply today and discover why so many Optometrists choose Leightons.
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