What this role is likely to suit
Verovian Optical Agency is seeking a qualified and motivated Dispensing Optician to join the confidential practice team in London permanently. This opportunity is open to both newly qualified and experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high standards of dispensing expertise and personalised patient care. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on frames and lenses, supporting clinical standards, and contributing to a collaborative, efficient practice environment. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.
Full public brief
Verovian Optical Agency is seeking a qualified and motivated Dispensing Optician to join the confidential practice team in London permanently. This opportunity is open to both newly qualified and experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high standards of dispensing expertise and personalised patient care. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on frames and lenses, supporting clinical standards, and contributing to a collaborative, efficient practice environment. Job specification - Assist with stock management and ensure the practice remains well-presented and organised - Adjust and fit frames to ensure optimal comfort and visual performance - Contribute to achieving practice targets while maintaining high clinical and customer service standards - Provide professional dispensing services, advising patients on frame and lens options tailored to their prescription and lifestyle needs - Take accurate measurements to ensure precise fitting and comfort of spectacles - Interpret prescriptions and recommend appropriate lens solutions, coatings, and enhancements - Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional and data protection standards - Support the optometrist in delivering seamless patient care - Manage and process spectacle orders, liaising with laboratories and suppliers where necessary - Handle patient queries and resolve concerns professionally and efficiently Candidate requirements - Qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician - Strong knowledge of lenses, frames, and optical products - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - High attention to detail and accuracy - Professional, approachable, and patient-focused - Ability to work effectively within a team environment Why work with Verovian - As a registered member of our agency, you will be among the first to receive notifications of upcoming assignments. - Fully online registration and onboarding process. - Working with your dedicated consultants. - Up to GBP 200 referral bonus [T&C apply]. - Clinical governance and revalidation support. - Free CV review and consultation. - Steady requirement of locum professionals throughout the year - The convenience of our user-friendly app enables you to effortlessly schedule shifts while on the move. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment, interview, onboarding, or within the workplace, inform your Verovian consultant as soon as you can. This will enable us to support you throughout your application and employment.
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
- Qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
- Strong knowledge of lenses, frames, and optical products
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional, approachable, and patient-focused
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Benefits and working context
- As a registered member of our agency, you will be among the first to receive notifications of upcoming assignments.
- Fully online registration and onboarding process.
- Working with your dedicated consultants.
- Up to GBP 200 referral bonus [T&C apply].
- Clinical governance and revalidation support.
- Free CV review and consultation.
- Steady requirement of locum professionals throughout the year
- The convenience of our user-friendly app enables you to effortlessly schedule shifts while on the move. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment, interview, onboarding, or within the workplace, inform your Verovian consultant as soon as you can. This will enable us to support you throughout your application and employment.
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.