Locum Dispensing Optician - London - 6 Week Project

Zest Business Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional optical services provider in London seeks a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician for a 6-week project, starting January 6, 2026. You will conduct dispensing and collection appointments while ensuring smooth service delivery. The role is self-employed, offering £210 per day, along with training sessions. Own laptop required for order logging, and opportunity to support an innovative industry project.

Benefits

Self-employed contract

Training session provided

Opportunity to support a unique project

Qualifications

• Must be GOC-registered as a Dispensing Optician.
• Ability to dispense various lens brands confidently.
• Must manage patient flow independently.
• Own laptop is required for order logging.

Responsibilities

• Complete dispensing and collection appointments efficiently.
• Ensure smooth service delivery in coordination with the on-site host.
• Accurately log details in a standardized spreadsheet.

Skills

GOC-registered Dispensing Optician

Confident dispensing of different brands of lenses

Independent working skills

Accurate record management

Job description

Locum Dispensing Optician – 6 Week Project – London (Holborn)

Project Details

• 18 days of project work (6 weeks, 3 days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Start date: 6 January 2026
• Includes training and potential 2 mop‑up days

What You’ll Be Doing

• Complete dispensing appointments (30 minutes per customer): check prescription validity, help customers select frames, and record frame/lens requirements.

• Conduct collection appointments (15 minutes per customer): fit customers with new lenses.

• Work closely with the on‑site host to ensure smooth delivery of service, logging details accurately in a standardised spreadsheet (training provided).

• Coordinate with the team on logistics, including carrying frames to session venues.

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

What’s on Offer

• Self‑employed contract – invoice for your days worked
• £210 per day
• Training session provided to get you set up
• Opportunity to support a unique project in the industry

To apply, please submit your CV using the apply link.