optical & audiology recruitment specialists.

Talentshed supports optometrists, dispensing opticians, audiologists and retail professionals to find jobs with the best optical and audiology businesses.

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From newly qualified roles with mentoring, to senior and specialist positions, we match optometrists with practices that genuinely fit how they want to work. Independents, regional groups and high-street names, right across the UK.

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latest industry insights.

a college of audiology? why it matters for your career in hearing care

Audiology just took a step towards getting more organised, and it's worth paying attention to if you're working in hearing care or thinking about where the profession is heading. Four of the sector's main bodies, the British Academy of Audiology, the British Society of Audiology, the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists and the Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals, have formed a new group called the Joint Audiology Leadership Group (JALG). They'v

Sep 9

nearly half of optical professionals say they've faced harassment at work, GOC survey finds

The General Optical Council has published its 2026 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey, based on responses from nearly 3,500 registrants between March and April this year. There's plenty in it, including the use of AI amongst other things, but there’s one figure in particular that we feel should be talked about more: 46% of respondents say they personally experienced some form of harassment, bullying or abuse at work in the last 12 months. That's not a small number, a

Sep 9

understanding the GOC's Updated Sight Testing Regulations

The General Optical Council (GOC) has recently opened a 14-week consultation on an updated statement regarding sight testing. This consultation runs until 21 October 2026. It includes revised standards on supervision and delegation, reflecting significant changes since 2013. Let’s put the regulatory jargon aside for a moment. We need to ask two simple questions: Who’s allowed to do what part of a sight test? And who is responsible for it? why is the GOC updating its sight tes

Aug 7

smartphone AI that spots eye disease: a threat for optical careers?

A smartphone that can screen for three serious eye conditions, with no internet required? It sounds like a stretch, but a recent study found an offline AI doing exactly that, picking up diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and AMD with real accuracy. The important question, though, is where this kind of screening fits into eye care, and what it means for the people working in the optical industry. the study, summarised in 20 seconds. 193 people. One smartphone-clip camera photograp

Aug 5

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4 questions optical managers should be asking (but aren't).

Salary, hours and location are easy to compare. What's much harder to judge is what it's actually like to manage a practice. Here are four questions that can help optical managers and assistant managers understand the culture, leadership and opportunities behind the job advert.

Jul 27

The Future of Optometry: Embracing Change in the 2026–2030 Five-Year Strategy

The AOP's new five-year strategy paints an exciting picture of where optometry is heading. But is your current role keeping pace? We explore what the roadmap means for optometrists, from career development and AI to community eye care and the questions worth asking if you're considering your next move.

Jul 21

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how we support optical & audiology professionals.

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we take the stress out of your job search.

You talk, we listen, then we act. Tell us what you're looking for. Not just the hours, salary, and location, but the culture, the kind of place you want to work, and the future you want for yourself.

Once we've got that, we'll get to work behind the scenes, matching you with roles, handling all the back and forth, and working with our industry connections to make your vision a reality.

2

we help you find exclusive roles.

Many of the professionals we support end up landing roles that aren't even advertised. We don't just slot you into an open role. We shape opportunities around you.

We help create opportunities that didn't exist until we introduced you. It means your next job could be one that's actually been crafted with you in mind.

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we don't just help you find a job, we help you land it.

We take the time to get to know you and what sets you apart. Then we go beyond simply putting your CV forward. We actively advocate for you with employers, showcasing your experience and the value you bring to their team.

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we actually care about you.

It's said a lot, but we really mean it. You're never just another candidate to us. We take the time to understand your situation, your goals, and what feels right for you. Not just what ticks a box.

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Tell us what you’re looking for. Upload your CV, add a few details, and we’ll be in touch to chat about opportunities that might be a good fit.

the right job, or the right person to hire.

Across the optical and hearing care industry, Talentshed helps people find roles that genuinely suit them. From optometrists and dispensing opticians to practice managers and hearing aid dispensers, our aim is always the same: to find you the right fit, not just the next job.

For employers, that means combining real industry knowledge with the latest marketing and recruitment technology to reach the right candidates in every corner of the UK.

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