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Locum Optician in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England

We are currently seeking a Locum Optician to join the confidential optical practice practice in Wiltshire . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced optician to provide flexible, high-quality optical care in a well-established and supportive practice. The role offers competitive rates and a chance to work in a dynamic and patient-focused environment. 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 267 Pattern Temporary Pay/rate Competitive To be confirmed Discipline Dispensing optician
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Public brief

What this role is likely to suit

the confidential optical practice in Wiltshire is looking for a skilled Locum Optician to provide exceptional eye care services on a flexible basis. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality optical services and offering professional advice to patients, all while working alongside a supportive team in a well-equipped practice. This role offers the flexibility to work as per your availability, making it ideal for someone looking to manage their work-life balance. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.

Full public brief

the confidential optical practice in Wiltshire is looking for a skilled Locum Optician to provide exceptional eye care services on a flexible basis. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality optical services and offering professional advice to patients, all while working alongside a supportive team in a well-equipped practice. This role offers the flexibility to work as per your availability, making it ideal for someone looking to manage their work-life balance. Job specification - Dispense spectacles and contact lenses according to patient prescriptions. - Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring accurate measurements and a perfect fit. - Provide expert advice on frame selection, lenses, and optical products based on individual patient needs. - Manage patient records, ensuring all details are accurate and up-to-date. - Offer excellent customer service and ensure patient satisfaction. - Collaborate with the optical team to ensure smooth clinic operations. 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 the ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Must be well-trained and certified personnel in fitting contact lenses. - Must have excellent attention to detail, particularly for interpreting prescriptions and checking lenses. Why work with Verovian - 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. - 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.

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 the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Must be well-trained and certified personnel in fitting contact lenses.
  • Must have excellent attention to detail, particularly for interpreting prescriptions and checking lenses.

Benefits and working context

  • 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.
  • 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.

Pay, rota and consent

Published pay/rate: Competitive To be confirmed. Working pattern: Locum Optician to provide exceptional eye care services on a flexible basis.. 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.