Actionus

Devon

Optometry jobs in Exeter.

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 Exeter

What the Exeter market looks like.

Exeter serves a large, largely rural and comparatively older population, so discharge, frailty and community rehabilitation caseloads are consistently busy. Assignments across east and mid Devon usually assume a car, with clinics spread over several community hospitals.

Major employers in Devon

  • —Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Devon Partnership NHS Trust
  • —Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital

Also covering

Exmouth · Newton Abbot · Tiverton · Honiton · Torquay · Taunton

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 Exeter, answered.

What optometry jobs are available in Exeter?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent optometry roles across Exeter and the wider Devon 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 Exeter?
Major healthcare employers in and around Exeter include Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, 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 Exeter?
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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