Duncan and Todd Group are currently recruiting for a Practice Manager for our JM MacDonald practice in Inverness on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months. The role on offer focuses on providing excellent patient care and Qualification to FBDO level is preferred. The role is to work 37.5 hours, 5 days per week over the course of Monday to Saturday.

Typical duties will involve:

- Taking full responsibility for the success and day to day running of the practice including management of staff, stock and the premises.

- Assisting patients with queries relating to every aspect of wearing spectacles and contact lenses. Resolving queries with a desire to build and maintain good customer relationships.

- Motivating, driving and leading the team to deliver excellent patient care.

- Training, coaching and appraising the Practice Team, disseminating knowledge and ensuring a solid succession plan is in place and that internal promotion is actively encouraged.

- Making recommendations to and advising patients on spectacle lens and spectacle frame options following their eye test with the resident Optometrist.

- Working in cooperation with Head Office Departments to ensure that professional & clinical standards are maintained at all times.

- Being a point of contact for patients in the practice, leading by example at all times.

- Managing the practice appointment diary giving consideration to patient appointment requests and staff availability.

- Administration and maintenance of patient records, databases and NHS paperwork.

- Other ad-hoc duties as and when required

JM MacDonald offers a fast paced, dynamic working environment so we are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, is capable of hitting the ground running from day one, is a self starter and has exceptional interpersonal skills. In return we offer competitive pay and benefits and a supportive environment in which to develop your Management skills and knowledge.

As a company we are able to offer:

- Competitive salary

- Enhanced sick pay

- Generous staff discount for yourself, family and friends

- The opportunity to work for a company that cares.

- Access to high street discounts and other benefits through the Company employee benefits portal

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