Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project

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 £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.