Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Inter Eyecare
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About this role
Inter Eyecare at the Grosvenor Centre, Northampton, seeks an Assistant Practice Manager to join their dedicated team. This pivotal role supports the Practice Manager in overseeing all daily operations, ensuring a seamless patient experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising the front-line team, fostering a productive and supportive work environment.
- Managing patient queries and resolving escalations with professionalism and efficiency.
- Assisting with stock management and ordering, ensuring optimal availability of products.
- Deputising for the Practice Manager during their absence, maintaining operational continuity.
- Contributing to team training and development programmes, enhancing overall skillsets.
This position acts as a crucial link, translating senior management objectives into actionable floor-level tasks and providing valuable feedback from the patient-facing team to leadership. It's an opportunity to influence practice standards and contribute to the successful running of a busy optical practice.
What working in a role like this could offer you
At Inter Eyecare in Northampton's Grosvenor Centre, the Assistant Manager role offers substantial professional advantages. You will gain extensive leadership and commercial acumen, preparing you for future practice management responsibilities.
This position provides direct involvement in operational decision-making and practice performance. You'll develop a comprehensive understanding of business growth and team development within a prominent retail location.