Optical Clinic Manager: Lead Vision Care Team

Asda Stores Ltd; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension plan (7% matched 15%)

Staff discount in store and online

Wellbeing services access

GOC fees paid

Flexible working patterns

Inclusion networks

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking an experienced Optical Manager for the Greenhithe store to lead the optical team, oversee operations, and deliver high quality patient care. You will manage a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensure compliance and maintain stock levels, while upholding the fixed price approach.

The fixed-term, full-time role operates on day shifts with a 40-hour week, and offers a competitive salary plus benefits, including pension, wellbeing services, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet CPD points requirements.
• Confident in coaching others.
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Driven to meet department targets.
• Proven leadership in a fast-paced optics environment.
• Organised and time-efficient.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the entire operation.
• Managing the team of Optometrists and Optical assistants.
• Overseeing compliance processes and procedures.
• Reviewing sales forecasting and department targets.
• Dealing with customer queries.
• Clinic management and shop floor processes.
• Coach and develop the team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching others

Time management

Customer care

Patient care

Education

GOC-registered dispensing optician

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking an experienced Optical Manager for the Greenhithe store to lead the optical team, oversee operations, and deliver high quality patient care. You will manage a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensure compliance and maintain stock levels, while upholding the fixed price approach.

The fixed-term, full-time role operates on day shifts with a 40-hour week, and offers a competitive salary plus benefits, including pension, wellbeing services, and staff discounts.