Actionus

Perth and Kinross

Optometry jobs in Perth.

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 Perth

What the Perth market looks like.

Perth Royal Infirmary provides district general services with more complex work referred to Ninewells in Dundee. Highland Perthshire's rural clinics are widely spread, so community assignments assume a car and longer travel times.

Major employers in Perth and Kinross

  • —NHS Tayside
  • —Perth Royal Infirmary services
  • —Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership
  • —Scottish Ambulance Service

Also covering

Dundee · Stirling · Crieff · Blairgowrie · Kinross · Auchterarder

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 Perth, answered.

What optometry jobs are available in Perth?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent optometry roles across Perth and the wider Perth and Kinross 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 Perth?
Major healthcare employers in and around Perth include NHS Tayside, Perth Royal Infirmary services, Perth and Kinross 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 Perth?
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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