Locum Dispensing Optician - 6 Week Project
Locations:
London (Holborn)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 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: 18 days project work (+ training + potential 2 mop-up days)
6 weeks of 3 days / week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Start date: 6th January 2026About 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 loggingWhat'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 industryTo apply for this role, please submit your CV using the apply link or