Locum Dispensing Optician - London - 6 Week Project

Zest Business Group; West End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a GOC registered Locum Dispensing Optician for a 6-week project in Holborn, London. The role offers independence with various appointments and is ideal for those who enjoy meeting patients in different settings. The position pays £210 per day and provides training for setup. Apply now to join this dynamic project.

Benefits

Self-employed contract

Opportunity to support a unique project

Training session provided

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician required.
• Ability to work independently and keep accurate records.
• Own laptop required for order logging.

Responsibilities

• Completing dispensing appointments for customers.
• Conducting collection appointments for new lenses.
• Working closely with the on-site host for service delivery.

Skills

GOC registered

Confident dispensing different brands of lenses

Comfortable working independently

Job description

Location

London (Holborn)

About the role

Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project

Job Overview

We're looking for experienced Qualified Dispensing Opticians (GOC registered) to support an exciting customer project in Holborn, London. 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 the 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.

Details

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

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/day
• Training session provided to get you set up
• An opportunity to support a unique project in the industry

Application

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