At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic optical team and ensure top-notch patient care.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking optical team in Taunton.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working, and health support.
- Other info: Access to ongoing professional development and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Take your optical career to the next level with leadership opportunities.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Dispensing Optician with leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 55500 - 69350 £ per year.
We're currently recruiting for a qualified Dispensing Optician to join a well-established and forward-thinking optical team as an Optical Manager in the Taunton area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical professional looking to take the next step in their career, with responsibility for leading a team, managing the day-to-day operation and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operation of the optical department
- Leading and managing a team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants
- Supporting recruitment, development and performance management
- Overseeing compliance processes and procedures
- Managing sales forecasting and departmental targets
- Handling customer queries and ensuring a high standard of patient care
- Managing clinic operations and shop floor processes
- Ensuring the department is well equipped to meet customer needs
- Working closely with the Optometrist to coach and develop the wider team
- Maintaining high clinical, operational and customer service standards
You’ll have access to wider support from Home Office and Area Manager teams, providing guidance across clinical, operational and business-related areas. You’ll also receive regular business updates and feedback to support your development in the role.
Hours & Rota:
45 hours per week - Full Time. The role operates on a two-week rota:
- Week 1: Saturday - 09:00-18:00, Tuesday - 09:00-18:00, Wednesday - 09:00-18:00, Thursday - 09:00-18:00, Friday - 09:00-18:00
- Week 2: Monday - 09:00-18:00, Tuesday - 09:00-18:00, Wednesday - 09:00-18:00, Thursday - 09:00-18:00, Friday - 09:00-18:00
About You:
We're looking for an experienced optical professional with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to excellent patient and customer care. You’ll have:
- Full GOC registration as a Dispensing Optician
- A commitment to maintaining your statutory CPD requirements
- Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced optical environment
- Confidence in coaching and developing others
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A strong focus on patient and customer care
- The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- A driven and ambitious approach to achieving departmental targets
Benefits:
The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Discretionary company bonus
- Company pension with up to 7% employer matching
- 15% colleague discount in store and online
- Professional indemnity insurance
- GOC fees paid
- CET package
- Flexible working patterns
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Counselling and wellbeing support
- Health and dental cash plans
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts across a wide range of travel, leisure and lifestyle services
- Inclusive colleague networks
- Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental and neonatal care leave
- Support for colleagues undergoing fertility treatment
Optical Manager in Taunton employer: Prospect Health
Prospect Health offers an exceptional working environment for Salaried GPs in Yeovil, where you can enjoy the benefits of flexible hours and a supportive team dedicated to high-quality patient care. With access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a comprehensive benefits package, this role not only provides job stability but also fosters professional growth within a friendly and collaborative atmosphere.
