Dispensing Manager - Chichester

Chichester is a highly desirable cathedral city located on the south coast, offering a perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Known for its beautiful architecture, vibrant independent shops, and strong community feel, it is an attractive location for both professionals and families.

With excellent transport links to Portsmouth, Brighton, and London, Chichester offers both accessibility and a relaxed coastal pace of life. The surrounding villages and countryside also contribute to a high-quality living and working environment.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a qualified Dispensing Optician Practice Manager to join a premium independent practice team in Chichester.

This role is ideal for a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician who is looking to further develop their leadership and management career within a high-quality, patient-focused environment where clinical excellence and personalised care are at the heart of everything.

The position is 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday.

As Dispensing Optician Practice Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the practice, combining advanced dispensing expertise with strong leadership, commercial awareness, and people management skills. You will play a key role in delivering an exceptional patient experience, maintaining outstanding clinical standards, and driving the continued growth and success of a respected independent practice.

Previous optical management experience and a recognised Dispensing Optician qualification are essential.

  • Lead, inspire, and support the practice team, including Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, and Optical Advisors

  • Train and develop staff to maintain exceptional service standards

  • Create and manage effective rotas to ensure smooth daily operations

  • Deliver expert, tailored dispensing advice based on patient clinical and lifestyle needs

  • Oversee appointment flow and patient journey within the practice

  • Handle patient queries and concerns with professionalism and care

  • Manage stock control, frames, lenses, and premium product ranges

  • Ensure KPIs and business objectives are consistently achieved

  • Ensure full compliance with GOC regulations and industry standards

  • Maintain accurate and high-quality practice records

  • Oversee ordering and management of equipment and supplies

  • Support efficient and well-organised daily operations

  • Qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician

  • Previous optical management experience essential

  • Leadership and team development skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal ability

  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive performance

For more information or to apply, please get in touch.

 

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