Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project

Zest Business Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in optical services is seeking a qualified Locum Dispensing Optician for a 6-week project in Holborn, London. You will engage with patients, complete dispensing and collection appointments, and contribute to a unique project in the industry. This self-employed role offers £200 per day, requiring a GOC registration and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Training session provided

Opportunity to support a unique industry project

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician.
• Manage patient flow efficiently.
• Own laptop required for order logging.

Responsibilities

• Complete dispensing appointments and check prescriptions.
• Conduct collection appointments for new lenses.
• Coordinate with team on logistics and record details.

Skills

GOC registration

Confident dispensing different brands of lenses

Comfortable working independently

Job description

Overview

Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project. London (Holborn). We are looking for experienced Qualified Dispensing Opticians (GOC registered) to support a customer project in Holborn, London. This is a self-employed, project-based role suitable for a DO who enjoys variety, independence, and engaging with patients in different settings.

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 the on-site host to ensure smooth delivery of service and logging details accurately in a standardised spreadsheet (training provided).
• Coordinating with the team on logistics, including carrying frames to session venues.

The Opportunity / Project Details

• Location: London (Holborn).
• 18 days of project work (+ training + potential 2 mop-up days).
• Six weeks of 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).
• Start date: 30 September 2025.

About You / Qualifications

• 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.

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

To apply for this role, please submit your CV using the apply link.

Job Info

• Job Title: Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project
• Company: Zest Business Group
• Location: London, Holborn
• Posted: Sep 3rd 2025
• Closes: Oct 4th 2025
• Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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