Leightons Chandlers Ford

Before joining the Chandlers Ford team as Branch Manager, Mitchell had had a varied career within the world of Optics. A particular career highlight for him was his involvement in setting up relationships with various local and national charities in support of low-vision patients, as well as completing his diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing.
Mitchell loves life at Leightons because….
“Leightons is a great company with a lot of history which is what drew me to the role. They are the perfect blend of an independent optician with the support network of a larger company.
Within my role, I love working towards making Leightons Chandlers Ford the number one choice for great customer care in the local area, as well as helping my team be the best they can be!”
Outside of work Mitchell enjoys….
Getting stuck into a good book, pottering about in the garden, going for runs and spending time with his dogs. Mitchell is also passionate about volunteering and giving back to his local community.

John is very passionate about Audiology. He qualified from Aston University in 2018. John started his audiology career working within the NHS along the south coast. He was inspired to work for Leightons because of the excellent care and state-of-the-art technology provided to our patients. In John's spare time he enjoys playing and watching football, he is a keen supporter of Manchester United. He also loves to try his hand at cooking, he can often be found experimenting with different recipes and cocktails in the kitchen.

Emma is a recently qualified Optometrist who is excited to continue building her career with us here at Leightons and her team in Chandlers Ford.
While she has had many achievements in her career, Emma’s proudest moment is completing her degree and pre-registration in Optometry during the pandemic.
Emma loves life at Leightons because….
“I love the support Leightons give to all of their practitioners and team members, as well as their approach to patient-centred care.
Leightons also offer fantastic opportunities for additional learning which allows me to further my skill set and better myself as a practitioner.
Outside of work Emma enjoys….
Crochet, knitting, singing and going for a stroll in nature.

Natasha joined Leightons in 2006 as a Trainee Dispensing Optician in Totton, qualifying in 2010. She has worked in many of our branches, including as an Assistant Manager and Manager. Natasha returned to Chandlers Ford following maternity leave and enjoys working in her local community with such a friendly team. Natasha is currently working part-time.

Trisha started at Leightons in 2016 in the Southampton branch before going to Winchester to start her training as a dispensing optician. After gaining experience across several Leightons branches over the course of her three years of training, she now works as a fully qualified dispensing optician in Fleet.

Meet your local Dispensing Optician.

Hayley joined Leightons in Winchester in 2002. She later transferred to Eastleigh and has been part of the Chandlers Ford team since 2014. Hayley has completed her Level 3 Diploma in Retail Optics and now assists the Diploma Assessment Team alongside her daily role in the store.

Kathryn joined Leightons in 1992, in this time she has worked with a selection of branches and achieved her Level 2 Diploma. Kathryn loves working for Leightons in Chandlers Ford, where she has been since 2014.

Anne-Marie is an extremely experienced hearing care dispenser, having trained with a small independent firm, specialising in fittings & hearing rehabilitation.
Anne- Marie then went on to pilot one of the first Private Public Partnership schemes, and then went on to become the Lead Dispenser for the largest & most successful Private Public Partnerships in the country. This involved leading a team to perform diagnostics, Hearing Aid fittings and follow ups for approximately 5000 patients on behalf of the Bournemouth PCT.
“Working at Leightons allows me to continue to provide a very high level of hearing care but importantly I have more time to offer an even higher level of service and after care.”
“With Leightons I get to work ‘with’ our customers to explore, in great detail, their individual hearing needs and carefully select the most appropriate hearing solutions for their long term benefit. Care is the ethos at Leightons, and that’s why I really can offer the best with as much time as they individually need.”