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Optometrists jobs at UK licensed sponsors

30 recent optometrists listings from 18 employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the official Home Office register.

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30 recent job listings

These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.

How many visa sponsorship jobs are there for optometrists in the UK?

As of 14 October 2026, SkilledJobs lists 30 current vacancies for optometrists (SOC 2252) at 18 employers holding a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the Home Office register. Pay must generally meet the £41,700 general Skilled Worker threshold or the occupation's going rate, whichever is higher (GOV.UK). The licence belongs to the employer, not to a particular vacancy.

Figures as of Register checked

Source: GOV.UK Skilled Worker salary threshold

Optometrists and the Skilled Worker route

Optometrists (SOC 2252) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route.

Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full optometrists occupation guide.

Common questions

Which employers are hiring optometrists with a sponsor licence?

Employers with the most current listings for optometrists on SkilledJobs are SpaMedica Limited, 18 WEEK SUPPORT LIMITED, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. All 18 employers listed here hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the Home Office register. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers; it does not mean a particular vacancy is open to sponsorship, so confirm with the employer.

What salary do jobs for optometrists at licensed sponsors pay?

Across the 26 of 30 current listings that state an annual salary, the median advertised pay is £61,077 (the midpoint of each advertised range), ranging from £44,038 to £132,067. The general Skilled Worker threshold published on GOV.UK is £41,700 a year, or the occupation's going rate if higher.

Where are most jobs for optometrists at licensed sponsors?

Of the 30 current listings, Birmingham has 2, London 2 and Belfast 1. These counts cover the 15 UK cities SkilledJobs groups listings by; the rest are in other towns or give no city.

How current are these figures?

The counts on this page were computed from SkilledJobs listings on 14 October 2026. Listings refresh daily, and each employer is matched to the Home Office register of licensed sponsors before a listing appears. Our copy of the register was last checked on 12 October 2026.

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