Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Shiva Opticians (Dagenham)
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About this role
A Practice Manager in an optical practice environment similar to Shiva Opticians (Dagenham) oversees daily operations and leads the team. Key responsibilities include managing the patient journey, ensuring high standards of clinical governance are met, and driving commercial performance. This role involves effective stock and supplier management, alongside fostering a positive team culture. The Practice Manager acts as a vital link, translating business objectives into actionable operational plans and ensuring alignment between the clinical team and commercial goals. This ensures a seamless and excellent patient experience from initial contact through to aftercare.
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 within the optical sector. Opportunities may arise for advancement into area management or multi-site leadership roles, overseeing several practices. Significant emphasis is typically placed on professional development. This could include access to management training programmes, leadership courses, and opportunities to attend industry events. Such a position often provides considerable autonomy, allowing scope to influence practice performance, patient care standards, and team culture. The location in Barking and Dagenham also offers potential lifestyle advantages, being well-connected within the wider Essex and London area.