Locum Optical Dispenser

Overview

Locum Dispensing Optician or Senior Optical Assistant

Location: Birmingham and Surrounding areas

Day rate: circa £180.00 per day
Mileage: 10p per mile
Clinics: Multiple locations, listed separately
Tests per day: 7

We are seeking an experienced and confident Locum Dispensing Optician or Senior Optical Assistant to work alongside one of our Optometrists delivering high quality domiciliary eye care. This is a patient centred role with a strong commercial element, ideal for someone who enjoys building rapport, delivering excellent dispensing outcomes and working independently in a home environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring clinics run smoothly, patients feel supported and dispensing opportunities are maximised in the right way.

• Contact the Optometrist the day before the clinic to introduce yourself and confirm the day’s schedule
• Travel independently to the first appointment, arriving for an 8.50am start with entry into the patient’s home at 9.00am
• Support the Optometrist during the eye examination, including focimetry, cleaning spectacles and general assistance
• Build trust and rapport with patients and carers, ensuring a calm, friendly and professional experience
• Receive a clear handover from the Optometrist once the test is complete, including clinical recommendations
• Take ownership of the dispensing process, guiding patients through frame and lens options that best suit their needs
• Balance excellent patient care with strong commercial outcomes, always doing what is right for the customer
• Travel independently between appointments throughout the day

• Qualified Dispensing Optician or highly experienced Optical Assistant
• Strong and confident with all elements of dispensing, including more complex cases
• Comfortable working independently in a domiciliary setting
• Warm, engaging communication style with a natural sales approach
• Commercially aware with the ability to convert clinical recommendations into appropriate sales
• Full UK driving licence and own car
• Enhanced DBS required

Frames will be carried by the Optometrist and full training will be provided on systems and processes.