Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project

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

Job summary

A leading business service provider is seeking a qualified Locum Dispensing Optician for a 6-week project covering Leeds, Manchester, and Sheffield. This self-employed role offers flexible project-based days, ideal for someone looking for variety and independence. Candidates must be GOC registered and comfortable managing patient flows. Compensation is £200 per day with training provided.

Benefits

Training session provided

Unique project support

Self-employed contract

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician required.
• Own laptop needed for order logging.
• Experience in dispensing required.

Responsibilities

• Complete dispensing appointments checking validity of prescriptions.
• Conduct collection appointments fitting new lenses.
• Coordinate with team on logistics.

Skills

GOC registered Dispensing Optician

Confident dispensing different brands of lenses

Comfortable working independently

Managing patient flow

Keeping accurate records

Ability to travel

Job description

Overview

Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project

Locations:

• Covering City Centre locations in Leeds, Manchester & Sheffield

We're looking for experienced Qualified Dispensing Opticians (GOC registered) to support an exciting customer project in Leeds, Manchester & Sheffield.

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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: 16 days project work (+ 1 training day)
• Dates span across 6 weeks and consist of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Start date: 1st October 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 Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield

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.