Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project

Zest Optical; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical services provider is seeking a qualified Locum Dispensing Optician for a 6-week project in various locations including Leeds, Manchester, and Sheffield. Responsibilities include conducting dispensing and collection appointments, managing patient flow, and collaborating with team members. This self-employed role offers GBP200/day and flexibility to work independently. Starting on October 1, 2025, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain diverse experience in a unique project.

Benefits

Training session provided

Self-employed contract with invoice option

Opportunity to work on a unique project

Qualifications

• GOC registration required.
• Experience in dispensing appointments is essential.
• Ability to manage patient flow independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete dispensing appointments (30 mins) and fitting new lenses (15 mins).
• Coordinate logistics with the team, ensuring accurate service delivery.

Skills

GOC registered Dispensing Optician

Confident in dispensing different brands of lenses

Ability to work independently

Accurate record-keeping

Tools

Laptop for order logging

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
• GBP200/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.