Our Team

Matthew Jinkinson

After graduating from Cardiff University, Matthew began his optometric career working in an independent practice in Abergavenny, where he gained an extra qualification in acute eye conditions and their management in practice. He joined Jinkinson Opticians in 2008. He is Chair of Stockport Local Optical Committee and a Clinical Governance and Performance Lead for GM Primary Eyecare Ltd.

Natalie Jinkinson

Following a work experience at a local opticians in Holyhead, Anglesey, Natalie was won over by the optical profession. She first qualified as a Dispensing Opticians at Bradford, in 2001 and immediately transferred to the Optometry course at Cardiff University, starting in September 2002 (at the same time as Matthew). Qualifying in 2006, she worked at two independent practices in Barry and Abergavenny, South Wales before moving to Stockport with Matthew in 2008 where she worked for a small North West based optical group. She joined Jinkinson Opticians on a full time basis in September 2016.

Flis Kitching

Flis joined the team in January 2017 as an optical dispenser, she has several years experience in the optical industry, most recently working within a designer frames company, her knowledge of frames and fashions is extensive and ideally suited to providing you with honest and up to date advise on frame choice and the most suitable optical lens to suit your visual needs.

Sue Woods

Sue is our receptionist, there to keep us in check and to greet you as you enter the practice or call us on the phone. She is always happy to help in anyway she can so please do not hesitate to give her a call to chat about your query.

Susan Cornes

Susan has been with Jinkinson Opticians since the beginning. Susan spreads her time between providing frame and lens style advise and supporting on reception. She has an eye for style when it comes to choosing frames and is always pleased to guide you to the perfect pair, and loves the more daring styles and colours so you will always see her modelling some very exciting styles.