Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Mortons Opticians
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 Mortons Opticians, the Practice Manager is central to ensuring smooth daily operations and fostering a positive team culture. This leadership role involves overseeing all aspects of the practice, from managing staff rotas and stock control to driving commercial targets and upholding the highest standards of clinical governance. The Practice Manager acts as a crucial link, translating the practice's business objectives into actionable strategies for the clinical and administrative teams. Responsibilities could include motivating the team, managing patient flow, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure efficient service delivery and an exceptional patient journey.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a significant opportunity for professional growth and career development within the optical industry. Progression pathways might lead to area management, multi-site leadership, or regional oversight roles. Access to ongoing professional development, such as dedicated management training programmes, industry conferences, and leadership skills workshops, is often available. A Practice Manager can expect a degree of autonomy, with scope to influence practice performance, implement new initiatives, and shape the team's culture. The lifestyle considerations of working in the City of Edinburgh, a vibrant capital city, also present numerous cultural and recreational advantages.