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Greater London

Optometry jobs in London.

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 London 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 Greater London.

Hiring in London

What the London market looks like.

London has the densest concentration of acute trusts, specialist centres and independent providers in the UK, so cover requirements move quickly and often start at short notice. Travel across zones matters as much as postcode: many assignments are realistically commutable from several boroughs, and cross-site working between hospitals within the same trust is common.

Major employers in Greater London

  • —Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Barts Health NHS Trust
  • —Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
  • —King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Croydon · Barnet · Ealing · Romford · Kingston · Watford · Ilford

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

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Questions

Optometry work in London, answered.

What optometry jobs are available in London?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent optometry roles across London and the wider Greater London 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 London?
Major healthcare employers in and around London include Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Barts Health NHS Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 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 London?
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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