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Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project
Zest Business Group Ltd
Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project
Zest Business Group
Dispensing Optician Manager - Abingdon - Up to 40K
Zest Business Group Ltd
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Job summary
A healthcare service provider is looking for a qualified Locum Dispensing Optician for a 6-week project in Birmingham, Bristol, and Nottingham. The role involves managing dispensing and collection appointments, working independently, and requires GOC registration. The contract is self-employed at £200/day with training provided. Ideal for those seeking flexibility and variety in their work.
Benefits
Qualifications
- GOC registered Dispensing Optician.
- Confident dispensing different brands of lenses.
- Comfortable working independently and keeping accurate records.
Responsibilities
- Completing dispensing appointments and recording frame/lens requirements.
- Conducting collection appointments and fitting customers with new lenses.
- Working with the on-site host for smooth service delivery.
Skills
Tools
Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project
Locations:
- Based in Birmingham with travel between Bristol and Nottingham City Centres
We're looking for experienced Qualified Dispensing Opticians (GOC registered) to support an exciting customer project across Birmingham, Bristol and Nottingham City Centres.
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.
- 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.
- London: 18 days project work (+ training + potential 2 mop-up days)
- 6 weeks of 3 days / week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
- Start date: 30th September 2025
- 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 Birmingham, Bristol and Nottingham City Centres
- 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.
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