What this role is likely to suit
We are looking for an experienced Locum Dispensing Optician to provide mobile cover across the confidential optical practice practices in Kent. This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work on selected dates throughout the month while supporting various optical teams. As a mobile locum, you will travel between practices, assisting patients with frame selection, lens advice, and adjustments while ensuring a seamless and professional experience across all locations. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.
Full public brief
We are looking for an experienced Locum Dispensing Optician to provide mobile cover across the confidential optical practice practices in Kent. This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work on selected dates throughout the month while supporting various optical teams. As a mobile locum, you will travel between practices, assisting patients with frame selection, lens advice, and adjustments while ensuring a seamless and professional experience across all locations. Job specification - Dispense and fit spectacles accurately according to prescriptions and lifestyle needs. - Provide professional frame and lens advice, ensuring optimal vision and comfort for patients. - Perform adjustments and repairs to frames as needed. - Ensure that prescriptions are accurately interpreted and all measurements are precise and accurate. - Deliver excellent customer service and address patient queries with professionalism. - Support each practice's team to maintain smooth daily operations and uphold clinical standards. Candidate requirements - GOC registration as a qualified Dispensing Optician. - Must be mobile and willing to travel between locations across Kent. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and adapt to different environments. Why work with Verovian - Fully online registration and onboarding process. - Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. - Up to GBP 200 referral bonus [T&Cs apply]. - Clinical governance and revalidation assistance. - Free CV review and consultation service. - Consistent demand for locum professionals year-round. - Easy-to-use app to manage and book shifts on the go.
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
- GOC registration as a qualified Dispensing Optician.
- Must be mobile and willing to travel between locations across Kent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to different environments.
Benefits and working context
- Fully online registration and onboarding process.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Up to GBP 200 referral bonus [T&Cs apply].
- Clinical governance and revalidation assistance.
- Free CV review and consultation service.
- Consistent demand for locum professionals year-round.
- Easy-to-use app to manage and book shifts on the go.
Pay, rota and consent
Published pay/rate: Competitive To be confirmed. Working pattern: Locum Dispensing Optician to provide mobile cover across the confidential optical practice practices in Kent.. 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.