Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Colin Holdsworth Opticians (Rayners)
Here at the Federation, we don't rely on advertised vacancies. We talk to employers and really understand what kind of people would thrive within their business.
This is an example of a role within this practice. If it matches what you're looking for, we can approach the business directly, explore current or future opportunities, and position you for roles that may never reach the open market.
Opportunities within practices like this often arise through growth, team changes, or performance needs rather than public advertising. We regularly support candidates into roles here by proactively opening conversations based on what they want.
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About this role
In an optical practice environment similar to Colin Holdsworth Opticians (Rayners), a Practice Manager would oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and a high standard of patient care. This leadership role involves managing the front-of-house team, fostering a positive working atmosphere, and driving the practice towards its commercial targets. Key duties include maintaining robust stock control and supplier relationships, upholding stringent clinical governance standards, and ensuring all patient interactions are positive and professional. The Practice Manager acts as a crucial conduit, translating business objectives into actionable strategies for the clinical and support teams, thereby enhancing both patient experience and practice performance.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a pathway for career progression. Opportunities may arise for area management, regional oversight, or multi-site leadership within a larger optical group. Access to professional development programmes, including management training, industry conferences, and leadership skill enhancement, is often available. Such a role can provide significant autonomy, allowing scope to influence practice performance, operational efficiency, and workplace culture. Furthermore, the lifestyle considerations of living and working in an area like Pendle, with its community feel and access to the surrounding Lancashire landscape, can contribute to a balanced professional life.