What this role is likely to suit
As a Locum Optician, you will be responsible for assisting with patient eye examinations, dispensing and fitting eyewear, educating patients on proper eyewear care, and maintaining an organized dispensary. If you are an attentive and customer-focused optician, we'd love to have you as part of the confidential practice team in Worcestershire. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.
Full public brief
As a Locum Optician, you will be responsible for assisting with patient eye examinations, dispensing and fitting eyewear, educating patients on proper eyewear care, and maintaining an organized dispensary. If you are an attentive and customer-focused optician, we'd love to have you as part of the confidential practice team in Worcestershire. Job specification - Assist optometrists by performing pre-testing and preparing patients for examinations. - Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses accurately based on optometrists' prescriptions. - Educate patients on various lens options and eyewear care to enhance their visual experience. - Ensure all optical equipment and the dispensary area are clean, well-maintained, and up to health and safety standards. - Maintain and manage patient records, including prescriptions and transactions. - Manage the optical shop's inventory, ensuring a wide selection of frames and lenses are available. - Provide personalized customer service to ensure patient satisfaction and loyalty. - Repair, adjust, and fit eyewear to ensure comfort and proper alignment. 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 have a minimum of two years of working experience as an optician in the United Kingdom. - Ability to multi-task and work with delicate tools and materials. Why work with Verovian - Access to exclusive vacancies and work shifts - Fully online registration and onboarding process - Working with your dedicated consultants - Earn a referral bonus of up to GBP 200[T&C apply] - Free CV and consultation
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 have a minimum of two years of working experience as an optician in the United Kingdom.
- Ability to multi-task and work with delicate tools and materials.
Benefits and working context
- Access to exclusive vacancies and work shifts
- Fully online registration and onboarding process
- Working with your dedicated consultants
- Earn a referral bonus of up to GBP 200[T&C apply]
- Free CV and consultation
Pay, rota and consent
Published pay/rate: Competitive To be confirmed. 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.