Job Description

Practice Manager - Independent Optometrists

Looking for your next step in optics?

Whether you're an experienced Optical Advisor ready to take on more responsibility, or a Practice Manager keen for a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Our family owned independent opticians in Shotts has been proudly serving our community for over 25 years. Our small team works in a friendly, relaxed environment where both patients and staff feel valued. We're now on the lookout for a Practice Manager to help us keep things running smoothly and continue to grow. The role is five days a week, with weekends off - giving you time to enjoy a proper work-life balance.

You'll have the full support of our experienced practice owner (with over 30 years of optical management experience), and the freedom and responsibility to run the practice - without endless head office memos changing the rules every week

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What you'll be doing

Getting involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the practice Leading, motivating and supporting the team to deliver great patient care Helping patients choose the right frames and lenses for their lifestyle Playing a big part in merchandising, marketing and buying to keep our practice looking fresh and appealing Working with computerised practice management system (XeyeX) Looking after stock control, ordering, admin and supplier relationships Dealing with patient enquiries in a warm and professional way Keeping an eye on practice performance and making sure we hit our goals Supporting our optometrists in providing top-quality clinical care Lending a hand with in-house glazing Making sure we stay on top of health, safety and compliance

About you

You're a team player who'll enjoy our friendly and relaxed working environment You've got previous optical experience (Optical Advisor, Dispenser or Manager) You understand the balance between great patient care and running a successful practice You're happy to roll up your sleeves and get involved in all areas of the business You've got strong leadership, organisation and communication skills You're proactive, with a can-do attitude You care about patients and love being part of a community

What we offer

A well-established, family-owned independent practice with a loyal patient base and strong local reputation A genuinely friendly, supportive atmosphere - no pressure, no sales-heavy targets Job satisfaction of seeing customers through entire patient journey. A focus on work-life balance and looking after our team Weekends Off The freedom to manage without corporate red tape Direct support and collaboration with the practice owner Co-operation and collaboration with our sister practice in Glasgow. The chance to get creative with merchandising and marketing Annual salary 29,000 - 32,000(based on experience)
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives while working alongside a supportive team of experienced professionals.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why you'd be a perfect fit for our team.

We can't wait to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking
Experience:

Optical: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person