Locum Optician in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England

What this role is likely to suit

Trust in always bringing great opportunities and benefits to your doorstep, We have an exciting opportunity for a competent and experienced Locum Optician at the confidential optical practice outstanding practice in Greater Manchester. We are committed to tailoring locum assignments to match your unique preferences. Whether you're looking for occasional shifts or long-term, consecutive work options, we take pride in modifying our offerings to align with your requirements. Kindly get in touch with us at www.verovian.vision/register to apply. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.

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.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits and working context

• By choosing our agency you become part of a team that positively influences lives every day.
• Our user-friendly platform and mobile application will help you manage your assignments and schedules, book shifts, access patient records, and communicate with colleagues effortlessly, even when you are on the move.
• Our optical agency support network ensures that you are never alone, connecting you with fellow professionals and opportunities for growth.
• Earn up to GBP 200 referral bonus (T&C) apply.