Thomas Shirley
Trainee Dispensing Optician
Thomas started his optics career back in 2016 at just 16 years old working in another high-street optician. Since then, he has worked in various roles and practices before becoming a Trainee Dispensing Optician in 2021. In 2022, for his second year of study, he relocated from his hometown of Oxford and joined the Leightons family.
He decided to join us because...
"I joined Leightons as it was clear from the start that they put their patients’ needs and interests first, and the working and learning environment was key in my decision to make the jump. I am really enjoying the freedom and flexibility I can offer my patients. I'm looking forward to my future with Leightons and to all the fascinating things I'm going to learn."
In his spare time, he has a passion for cars and motorsport, as well as football. He also loves technology and gadgets and likes to keep up to date on the latest findings.