Zest Business Group

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.




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