What this role is likely to suit
We have locum optometrist shifts available throughout Greater London this October , offering flexibility and variety across multiple independent practices. As a Locum Optometrist , you will provide high-quality eye care services, conducting comprehensive eye examinations, managing ocular conditions, and ensuring every patient receives exceptional care. Each practice is well-equipped with modern testing facilities to support efficient and comfortable clinics. 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 have locum optometrist shifts available throughout Greater London this October , offering flexibility and variety across multiple independent practices. As a Locum Optometrist , you will provide high-quality eye care services, conducting comprehensive eye examinations, managing ocular conditions, and ensuring every patient receives exceptional care. Each practice is well-equipped with modern testing facilities to support efficient and comfortable clinics. Job specification - Perform thorough eye examinations using up-to-date clinical equipment. - Detect and manage common ocular conditions and refer where necessary. - Prescribe and advise on suitable lenses, frames, and contact lenses. - Provide professional advice and recommendations to enhance patient vision and comfort. - Deliver excellent patient service while maintaining clinical and professional standards. Candidate requirements - GOC registration as a qualified Optometrist. - Ability to adapt quickly to different practice environments. - Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Availability on selected dates throughout October. 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
- Deliver sight tests, clinical assessment and patient communication to a consistently high standard.
- Use professional judgement around referral, clinical escalation and patient education.
- Work with the practice team to keep clinics safe, smooth and commercially aware without rushing clinical quality.
What we will qualify with you
- Testing structure, equipment, appointment length and support team context.
- Saturdays, late clinics, locum dates or permanent rota expectations.
- Pay package, benefits, career route and any non-negotiables before representation.
Candidate profile
- GOC registration as a qualified Optometrist.
- Ability to adapt quickly to different practice environments.
- Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Availability on selected dates throughout October.
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: shifts available throughout Greater London this October , offering flexibility and variety across multiple independent practices.. 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.