Locum optometrists, run like a business.
Track optometry sessions for self-employed, agency, or PAYE work. GOC registration, daily or hourly billing. Free to start.
Purpose-built for locum optometrists.
7 toolsSession tracking
Log every session with date, rate, and workplace. Track each one from confirmed through to paid. Search, filter, and export to CSV.
Invoicing, chasers, and a link the organisation can click
Generate PDF invoices for direct work and send by email. Every invoice email carries a 30-day signed URL: the organisation can mark it paid or raise a dispute in one form, no account needed. Auto-chasers fire on day 14, 21, and 28 past due with the original PDF attached. Agency and PAYE sessions skip the invoice step and settle directly.
Works however you get paid
Log self-invoiced, agency-managed, and PAYE sessions side by side. Tax reserve only where it applies; PAYE income shows on the dashboard but doesn't inflate your set-aside because the tax has already come off at source.
Expenses & mileage
Log expenses across 17 profession-aware categories with HMRC-approved mileage rates. Attach receipt photos or PDFs. Filter by category and date, export to CSV.
Professional documents
Upload your DBS, indemnity, GOC registration certificate, and training records. Expiry tracking with colour-coded alerts and automated 30-day reminders.
Tax planning
Model your tax position as self-employed or limited company. Income tax, NIC, corporation tax, dividend tax, and pension contributions, all calculated with current HMRC rates.
Availability calendar
Mark full days or half days as available, tentative, or unavailable. Block book date ranges. Confirmed sessions sync automatically. Visible on your public profile.
GOC number
Your registration on every invoice.
Your GOC number appears on every invoice you generate and on your public profile in the directory. Organisations can verify your General Optical Council registration at a glance, no back-and-forth emails, no chasing paperwork. Encrypted at rest. The professional standard, built in from day one.
How it works.
Three stepsSign up and select Optometrist
Choose your profession, add your GOC number, and set your day rate or hourly rate. Your GOC registration appears on your profile and every invoice you generate.
Track sessions, settle however you're paid
Log sessions across practices with date, rate, and status. Self-invoice direct work with day rate or hourly calculation; log agency and PAYE sessions to skip invoicing and settle straight to paid.
Manage expenses and documents
Log expenses with HMRC mileage rates, attach receipts, and track your GOC certificate, DBS, indemnity, and training records with expiry alerts. Export everything at tax time.
What we track for locum optometrists.
Profession-aware fields built in from day one. Not a generic invoicing tool with a healthcare skin.
- 01Sessions with daily or hourly rate billing
- 02GOC registration on your profile and invoices
- 03Profession-specific cancellation terms
- 048 document categories including DBS certificate, Professional indemnity, Registration certificate, Training certificate
- 05Workplace signed-URL access on every invoice and booking email
- 069 specialties to choose from
- 07Public directory profile with postcode search
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sessional cost for Optometrist locums?
Sessional offers three tiers: Basic (free) with session tracking, pay-check, and limited invoicing; Plus (£4.99/month launch price until 1 August 2026, then £14.99/month) with unlimited invoicing, auto-chasers, expenses and tax planning, documents, and tax planning; and Pro (£24.99/month) with API access, Xero sync, and advanced reporting. No commission on any plan.
What does Sessional track for optometrists?
Sessional tracks every session with date, daily or hourly rate, and workplace. It also manages invoices, expenses with HMRC mileage rates, professional documents including your GOC registration, and tax planning for self-employed or limited company structures.
Can I track expenses as a locum optometrist?
Yes. Sessional supports expense logging across 17 profession-aware categories with HMRC-approved mileage rates. The category picker surfaces what your regulator and indemnity body expect. Attach receipt photos or PDFs to every expense, filter by category and date, and export to CSV at tax time.
Does Sessional work with GOC registration?
Yes. Sessional understands GOC registration and your GOC number. It appears on every invoice you generate and on your public profile in the directory, so organisations can verify your General Optical Council registration at a glance.
Does Sessional work for optometrists who work via agencies or umbrella PAYE?
Yes. Each session is logged with a billing mode: self-invoiced, agency-managed, or PAYE at source. Agency and PAYE sessions skip the invoice step; PAYE income does not contribute to your tax reserve because the tax is already deducted at source. You can mix modes freely, and Sessional handles the split automatically on the earnings dashboard and tax planner.
Start free. Upgrade when the work demands it.
Compare all plans →Session diary, public profile, basic invoicing.
Unlimited sessions, invoicing with auto-chasers, expenses, documents, tax planning.
Everything in Plus, plus Xero sync, REST API, advanced reporting.
Run your optometrist locum work like a business.
Locum optometrists across the UK use Sessional to log shifts, send invoices, and stay on top of tax. Free to start, no card required.
Wherever you work across the UK
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Last revised 24 April 2026
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