Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project

Zest Business Group Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for a qualified Locum Dispensing Optician for a 6-week project in Birmingham, Bristol, and Nottingham. The role involves managing dispensing and collection appointments, working independently, and requires GOC registration. The contract is self-employed at £200/day with training provided. Ideal for those seeking flexibility and variety in their work.

Benefits

Self-employed contract

Training session provided

Opportunity to support unique project

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician.
• Confident dispensing different brands of lenses.
• Comfortable working independently and keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Completing dispensing appointments and recording frame/lens requirements.
• Conducting collection appointments and fitting customers with new lenses.
• Working with the on-site host for smooth service delivery.

Skills

GOC registration

Confident dispensing of lenses

Independent patient management

Tools

Laptop

Job description

Overview

Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project

Locations:

• Based in Birmingham with travel between Bristol and Nottingham City Centres

We're looking for experienced Qualified Dispensing Opticians (GOC registered) to support an exciting customer project across Birmingham, Bristol and Nottingham City Centres.

This is a self-employed role with project-based days, ideal for a DO who enjoys variety, independence, and meeting patients in a different setting.

Responsibilities

• Completing dispensing appointments (30 minutes per customer): checking validity of recent prescriptions, helping customers select frames, and recording frame/lens requirements.
• Conducting collection appointments (15 minutes per customer): fitting customers with their new lenses.
• Working closely with on-site host to ensure smooth delivery of service, logging details accurately in a standardised spreadsheet (training provided).
• Coordinating with the team on logistics, including carrying frames to session venues.

The opportunity

• London: 18 days project work (+ training + potential 2 mop-up days)
• 6 weeks of 3 days / week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
• Start date: 30th September 2025

About you

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician
• Confident dispensing different brands of lenses
• Comfortable working independently, managing patient flow, and keeping accurate records
• Own laptop required for order logging
• Ability to travel between Birmingham, Bristol and Nottingham City Centres

What\'s on offer

• Self-employed contract - invoice for your days worked
• £200/day
• Training session provided to get you set up
• An opportunity to support a unique project in the industry

To apply for this role, please submit your CV using the apply link or contact us via WhatsApp for more information.