Hampshire

Optometry jobs in Basingstoke.

Hospital eye services and community optometry both carry long waits, and extended roles in glaucoma, medical retina and cataract pathways have widened demand. Actionus places GOC-registered optometrists into locum, contract and permanent roles across NHS ophthalmology, community services and independent practice.

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New Basingstoke vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching optometry role opens in Hampshire.

Hiring in Basingstoke

What the Basingstoke market looks like.

Hampshire Hospitals runs Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover as one trust, with specialist colorectal and liver services concentrated in Basingstoke. Good rail and motorway links make Reading, Southampton and Newbury assignments practical from here.

Major employers in Hampshire

  • Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Hampshire County Council adult social care
  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB primary care networks

Also covering

Winchester · Andover · Reading · Newbury · Aldershot · Alton

Typical settings

  • Hospital eye services
  • Community optometry practices
  • Independent ophthalmology providers
  • Community diagnostic hubs

Common specialities

  • Glaucoma
  • Medical retina
  • Cataract pathways
  • Paediatric optometry
  • Low vision
  • Contact lenses

Questions

Optometry work in Basingstoke, answered.

What optometry jobs are available in Basingstoke?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent optometry roles across Basingstoke and the wider Hampshire area, including hospital eye services, community optometry practices, independent ophthalmology providers. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire optometrists in Basingstoke?
Major healthcare employers in and around Basingstoke include Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire County Council adult social care, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB primary care networks, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a optometry professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Basingstoke?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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