Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Leightons Opticians (Lewes)
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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.
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About this role
In a practice environment similar to Leightons Opticians (Lewes), a Practice Manager's role encompasses both operational oversight and team leadership. You would be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the practice, ensuring high standards of patient care and service delivery. This involves managing the optical team, fostering a positive and productive working atmosphere, and driving commercial performance through effective target management and stock control. A key aspect of the role is to maintain stringent clinical governance standards and supplier relationships. The Practice Manager acts as a crucial liaison, translating the business objectives of the organisation into tangible actions for the clinical and support teams, thereby ensuring an excellent patient journey.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a structured career pathway with opportunities for advancement, potentially leading to area management or multi-site oversight within a larger optical group. Professional development is often a key feature, with access to management training programmes, industry conferences, and leadership development initiatives designed to enhance your skillset. Such a role could provide a significant degree of autonomy, allowing you to influence practice performance, team culture, and patient experience. Furthermore, the lifestyle considerations of working in a location such as Lewes, with its rich history and scenic surroundings, can contribute to a desirable work-life balance.