Actionus

West Glamorgan

Optometry jobs in Swansea.

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 Swansea

What the Swansea market looks like.

Swansea Bay covers Morriston and Singleton alongside a large community footprint, with regional burns, plastics and cardiac services at Morriston. Welsh health boards are integrated organisations, so a single booking can span hospital, community and primary care settings.

Major employers in West Glamorgan

  • —Swansea Bay University Health Board
  • —Hywel Dda University Health Board
  • —Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
  • —Swansea Council adult social care

Also covering

Neath · Port Talbot · Llanelli · Bridgend · Carmarthen · Gorseinon

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 Swansea, answered.

What optometry jobs are available in Swansea?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent optometry roles across Swansea and the wider West Glamorgan 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 Swansea?
Major healthcare employers in and around Swansea include Swansea Bay University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, Swansea Council adult social care, 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 Swansea?
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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