Practice Manager - Independent Opticians - Chichester

Zest Business Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un Practice Manager avec une expérience dans une pratique optique. Rejoignez un opticien indépendant de premier plan à Chichester, où vous pourrez gérer des opérations et améliorer le service client. Offrant un salaire compétitif, une équipe de soutien et un bon équilibre travail-vie personnelle.

Benefits

Assurance santé privée

Équilibre travail-vie excellent

Qualifications

• Expérience dans une pratique optique est essentielle.
• Expérience en gestion ou leadership préférée.

Responsibilities

• Superviser les opérations quotidiennes de la réception.
• Gérer le flux clinique, le parcours patient et la planification des rendez-vous.
• Maintenir la conformité et les politiques de santé et sécurité.

Skills

Organisation

Proactivité

Compétences en communication

Job description

Practice Manager - Independent Opticians - Chichester - £28,000-£35,000 + Benefits

A leading independent Opticians in Chichester, West Sussex, are looking for an experienced Practice Manager to lead their front-of-house operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fully private, high-end practice focused on delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations with no formal line management
• Manage clinic flow, patient journey, and appointment scheduling
• Handle collections, repairs, phone enquiries, and contact lens ordering
• Maintain compliance, health & safety policies, and patient records
• Support social media and practice marketing initiatives
• Contribute ideas to improve systems and service delivery

Practice Details:

• Fully private, independent Opticians in central Chichester
• Team of 2 DOs, 1 trainee DO, and 2 Optometrists
• Double testing rooms with 60-75 minute test times
• Dispensing knowledge helpful but not essential
• Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am-4pm)

Package:

• Salary: £28,000-£35,000 depending on experience
• Private Health Insurance
• Excellent work-life balance (only 1 in 4 Saturdays)
• Supportive team and premium patient base

Requirements:

• Optical practice experience essential
• Management or leadership experience preferred
• Organised, proactive, and confident with excellent people skills
• Comfortable working independently and bringing new ideas

Apply now to join a highly respected independent practice where you can make a real impact.