Senior Optical Manager – Patient Care Leader

Asda; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail healthcare provider in Sefton is seeking an Optical Manager to oversee the optical department operations. This role includes managing a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensuring high-quality patient service, and compliance with processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified dispensing optician with proven leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package including a discretionary company bonus and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services including virtual GP

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Qualified dispensing optician with GOC registration.
• Experience in coaching and developing teams.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire optical operation.
• Manage the team of Optometrists and Optical assistants.
• Ensure compliance with processes and procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment

Confident in coaching others

Organised

Excellent customer and patient care

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

A leading retail healthcare provider in Sefton is seeking an Optical Manager to oversee the optical department operations. This role includes managing a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensuring high-quality patient service, and compliance with processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified dispensing optician with proven leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package including a discretionary company bonus and flexible working patterns.