Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Visioncare Direct Opticians (Nottingham)
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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.
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 smooth day-to-day running of an optical practice environment similar to Visioncare Direct Opticians (Nottingham). This role typically involves assisting the Practice Manager with operational oversight, including supervising the front-line team and ensuring excellent patient service. Key duties could encompass addressing patient queries, managing escalations, and contributing to stock control and ordering processes. The Assistant Manager often acts as the Practice Manager's deputy, providing cover during absences and playing a part in the ongoing training and development of colleagues. This position serves to bridge the gap between the patient-facing team and senior practice leadership.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a clear pathway for career progression, potentially leading to a Practice Manager role and further opportunities within the optical sector. You could gain valuable leadership experience, enhancing your commercial acumen and operational management skills. A significant aspect of the role involves increased responsibility, with opportunities to contribute to practice decision-making and performance improvement strategies. Working in an area like Rushcliffe may also offer a favourable work-life balance, depending on the specific practice's operational hours and structure.