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Locum Optician in Alton, Staffordshire, England

Are you an adaptable, experienced, and skilled Optician seeking a variety and flexible career path? Join us as a Locum Optician and embark on a journey that offers exceptional exposure to different optical environments in Staffordshire. This flexible or locum dispensing opportunity is for an optical professional who cares about accurate dispensing, commercial judgement and a polished patient journey.

Source Vision job 221 Pattern Full Time,Part Time,Temporary,Urgent Pay/rate Competitive To be confirmed Discipline Dispensing optician
Public brief

What this role is likely to suit

Are you an adaptable, experienced, and skilled Optician seeking a variety and flexible career path? Join us as a Locum Optician and embark on a journey that offers exceptional exposure to different optical environments in Staffordshire. Our commitment lies in providing you with modified locum assignments to meet your individual preferences. Whether you're seeking occasional shifts or extended, consecutive work opportunities, we take pride in tailoring our offerings to suit your needs. Kindly Apply, at www.verovian.vision/register We would be glad to hear from you. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.

Full public brief

Are you an adaptable, experienced, and skilled Optician seeking a variety and flexible career path? Join us as a Locum Optician and embark on a journey that offers exceptional exposure to different optical environments in Staffordshire. Our commitment lies in providing you with modified locum assignments to meet your individual preferences. Whether you're seeking occasional shifts or extended, consecutive work opportunities, we take pride in tailoring our offerings to suit your needs. Kindly Apply, at www.verovian.vision/register We would be glad to hear from you. Job specification - Smoothly manage your schedule with our intuitive mobile app, enabling you to effortlessly book shifts without encountering any problems. - Our practices regularly have a consistent demand for Locum Opticians throughout the year. - Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements through ongoing training and educational opportunities if you choose to register with our agency. - As a registered member of our agency, you will be among the first to receive notifications of upcoming assignments. Candidate requirements - Must have attained a full-time diploma which was followed by working under supervision for a year. - Must be registered as an optician by the General Optical Council (GOC). - Must attain a three-year distance learning qualification offered by ABDO (Association of British Dispensing Opticians). - Must have a minimum of two years of working experience as an optician in the United Kingdom. - Must have excellent attention to detail, particularly for interpreting prescriptions and checking lenses. - Must be a well-trained and certified personnel in fitting contact lenses. Why work with Verovian - Our optical agency support network ensures that you are never alone, connecting you with fellow professionals and opportunities for growth. - By joining our agency, your online registration and onboarding process will be well-monitored. - You will relish the flexibility to shape your schedule, choosing assignments that fit your lifestyle. - You will thrive in diverse environments, honing your skills while adapting to varying practices. - Earn up to GBP 200 referral bonus (T&C) apply.

Role scope

  • Advise patients on lenses, frames, measurements and product choices with clarity and care.
  • Support handover from the clinical team into a confident dispensing conversation.
  • Maintain strong standards around compliance, documentation, aftercare and practice presentation.

What we will qualify with you

  • Practice setting, product range, patient mix and team structure.
  • Sales expectations, clinical handover process and support available.
  • Pay, bonus, rota and progression route before your profile is introduced.

Candidate profile

  • Must have attained a full-time diploma which was followed by working under supervision for a year.
  • Must be registered as an optician by the General Optical Council (GOC).
  • Must attain a three-year distance learning qualification offered by ABDO (Association of British Dispensing Opticians).
  • Must have a minimum of two years of working experience as an optician in the United Kingdom.
  • Must have excellent attention to detail, particularly for interpreting prescriptions and checking lenses.
  • Must be a well-trained and certified personnel in fitting contact lenses.

Benefits and working context

  • Our optical agency support network ensures that you are never alone, connecting you with fellow professionals and opportunities for growth.
  • By joining our agency, your online registration and onboarding process will be well-monitored.
  • You will relish the flexibility to shape your schedule, choosing assignments that fit your lifestyle.
  • You will thrive in diverse environments, honing your skills while adapting to varying practices.
  • Earn up to GBP 200 referral bonus (T&C) apply.

Pay, rota and consent

Published pay/rate: Competitive To be confirmed. Working pattern: Locum Optician and embark on a journey that offers exceptional exposure to different optical environments in Staffordshire.. Setting: confidential optical practice. Before representation, Verovian will confirm pay or rate, working pattern, location expectations, client context and what information you consent to share.