Actionus

Tayside

Optometry jobs in Dundee.

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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Hiring in Dundee

What the Dundee market looks like.

Ninewells is a large teaching hospital serving Dundee, Angus and north east Fife, with medical school links shaping the research and specialist workload. Tayside's integration joint boards mean many therapy and social care roles sit in partnership teams rather than the hospital.

Major employers in Tayside

  • —NHS Tayside
  • —Ninewells Hospital services
  • —Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership
  • —Scottish Ambulance Service

Also covering

Perth · Arbroath · St Andrews · Forfar · Montrose · Kirkcaldy

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 Dundee, answered.

What optometry jobs are available in Dundee?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent optometry roles across Dundee and the wider Tayside 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 Dundee?
Major healthcare employers in and around Dundee include NHS Tayside, Ninewells Hospital services, Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish Ambulance Service, 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 Dundee?
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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