Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Direct Eyecare (Stapleton Road)
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
An opportunity may exist for an Assistant Manager to support the daily operations and team within an optical practice environment similar to Direct Eyecare (Stapleton Road) in Bristol, City of. This role typically involves assisting the Practice Manager with supervision of the floor team, ensuring smooth patient journeys, and addressing patient queries or concerns that require escalation. Key duties could include supporting with stock management and ordering processes, and deputising for the Practice Manager during absences. This position acts as a crucial link, bridging the gap between front-line staff and senior management by contributing to team training and development initiatives.
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, potentially leading to practice management positions. It provides opportunities to develop valuable leadership, commercial acumen, and operational management skills. A role like this could involve contributing to key decisions impacting practice performance and patient care. Furthermore, working in Bristol, City of, offers the benefits of living in a vibrant and well-connected city with a rich cultural scene and good transport links.