Dispensing Optician Practice Manager

Job Description

Whats in it for youThis is an opportunity for you to work in an environment that recognises and rewards your professional skillset.We have a loyal patient database and a wide selection of frames and lenses (including designer brands) with a focus on clinical excellence and high-quality care.For us, patients come before performance.As our new Dispensing Optician Practice Manager, youll be equipped with the freedom, choice, and continuity of care needed to ensure your patients leave with the perfect solution every time.Our dispensing team is very successful; however, they are keen to take the next step for the practice, making the Frame Room, the eyewear boutique of choice in Edinburgh and driving new patients to the practice.The main role will involve:Buying: managing relationships with designers and reps, including selecting and ordering stock based on knowledge of what will be popular with existing patients and new customers. Maintaining an active interest in trends and attending trade shows. Makingstrategic decisions on which brands to stock.Sales: exceeding current sales figures, driving the practice forward and increasing awareness of the Frame Room and its brands. This will include working with external consultants to manage and run customer events (occasionally in evenings and on weekends).Dispensing: able to fulfil all the tasks associated with dispensing, including dispensing to those patients with complex eye conditions.Managing suppliers: work with lens suppliers, always reviewing agreements and quality of products.Managing the dispensing team: the candidate will play a key role in managing the wider dispensing team and supporting them as they develop.Supporting the wider team: the successful candidate will support their colleagues in optometry, as well as generally supporting the smooth running of the practice.You will also receiveYour birthday off workNo Sunday or bank holiday workingFree & regular CPD coursesAccess to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)Retail discountsCycle to work schemeAbout the roleWe are looking for a full-time Dispensing Optician Practice Manager to join us in leading the team to delivering outstanding patient care.Working hours are Monday to Friday. We are closed weekends and bank holidays.You will be an integral part of our leadership team here, helping us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate.We are also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first, and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs.Equally important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must.Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community.Educating others about the benefits of independent eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head-on with you as a part of our team.About UsCameron Optometry is recognised across the UK as providing the highest, most comprehensive level of eye care to a wide range of patients. The practice prides itself on its high standards, stunning surroundings, patient-centred approach and expertise in awide range of areas. Its eyewear boutique, the Frame Room, is home to some of the worlds finest, independent designers.Were a fun and supportive team and we enjoy getting together outside work be it for a social get-together, fund-raising, or whatever. We also have a number of talented bakers, so the office is often cake-filled! We also have an allotment in our back gardenfor healthier, home-grown delights.Our home is a beautiful townhouse in the New Town, and we have a comfy, spacious staff room and kitchen, and its a great spot for a wander on your breaks, either into Stockbridge or up into town. We have such a mix of personalities in the team, but allhave a shared desire to help and care for our patients.Whats nextClick apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.