Pre-Registration Optometrist Placement Vacancies

The journey to becoming a qualified optometrist is an exciting one, and securing the right placement is an important step in that process.

To help pre-reg optometrists and optical practices connect, I am hosting pre-registration optometrist placement vacancies here, making it easier for future optometrists to find the opportunities they need to complete their training.

For Optical Practices Looking to List a Vacancy

If your practice has a confirmed placement available for a pre-registration optometrist, I’d love to help you connect with the right candidate.

Please contact me directly by email: jason@theeyecareadvocate.co.uk and I will help create a listing. Listings for pre-registration vacancies will be hosted free-of-charge.

Other Sources of Vacancies

College of Optometrists: Job Listings

Eye Drops Database: Placements Sought

Vision Express Pre-Registration Application Page

Optical Express Pre-Registration Application Page

Hakim Group Pre-Registration Talent Pool

Recruitment Agencies – If you are an agency that wishes a sponsored link on this page, please contact me at jason@eyecareadvocate.co.uk and I can set this up.

International Conversion

International Optometrists Wishing to Convert to UK
– Specsavers Pre-Registration Page

Please note this Specsavers page only applies to optometrists who have qualified outside the UK and are currently undergoing, or have completed, the GOC’s route to registration for international applicants.

Other Assistance

You can also apply to be on the pre-registration register on the AOP website. This will enable those looking to take on a pre-registration optometrist to search for potential candidates. If you have had your pre-registration placement dissolved and are looking, I would do this as a first point of call to ensure employers can see you are looking.

Remember, if you are struggling with your pre-registration placement, please reach out to your supervisor. If you are unable to do this, please reach out to the pre-registration team at your multiple (if appropriate) and the College of Optometrists Educational Support Team.

The AOP also have a confidential Peer Support Line. The AOP Peer Support Line is a confidential, free-phone helpline for individuals (members and non-members) at any stage of their optical career to call and discuss their problems with a trained, empathetic peer who recognises the pressures of optical practice. You can call them on:

0800 870 8401

Please do not suffer in silence. The Eye Care Advocate is also a safe space to raise concerns or reach out for support.