Healthcare Recruitment Solutions
Flame Health Associates delivers strategic, results-driven recruitment solutions for healthcare organisations across the UK and Ireland.
As a trusted, full-service consultancy, we specialise in Executive Search, Permanent Recruitment, and Interim Solutions. Our intelligent, 360° approach combines market insight, sector experience, and innovative strategy to connect your organisation with exceptional healthcare professionals who make a genuine, lasting impact.
Blending Traditional Expertise with Digital Innovation
Partnering with Flame Health Associates LLP means working with a REC-accredited, ICO-registered, and compliance-driven consultancy that understands the unique challenges of modern healthcare recruitment.
We combine traditional, healthcare recruitment expertise with advanced digital and social strategies to attract high-quality healthcare professionals across the UK and Ireland.
Our ethical, transparent, and professional approach ensures every client receives trusted, results-driven recruitment that delivers long-term success.
Flame Health provides intelligent recruitment solutions across Optometry, Audiology, Pharmacy, Dentistry, General Practice, and the wider Healthcare sector.
Re-engineering Healthcare Recruitment.
Quality & Compliance
As a REC member, we follow the Code of Professional Practice, upholding the highest standards of recruitment ethics and service.
We are GDPR compliant and ICO registered, safeguarding client and candidate data at every stage.
Bespoke Solutions
We provide customised recruitment and executive search strategies built around your needs.
We take time to understand your business and culture, ensuring a personalised, partnership-driven approach that delivers success.
Expansive Candidate Search
We blend data-driven search methods with targeted marketing and proactive headhunting. Our network of healthcare professionals and access to passive talent ensure we identify, attract, and secure the best candidates available
Hire smarter with Flame Health.
Client Scope
From a small Independent pharmacy or a large multiple optician, we consistently support a diverse range of clients throughout the UK & Ireland.
Attract
Looking to attract top talent, we analyse salary trends so you can make informed hiring decisions to ensure you make informed hiring decisions.
Questions?
Question, queries? At your convenience you can arrange a time to speak to one of our Partners confidentially and discuss your requirements.
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As an independent Healthcare Recruitment & Marketing Consultancy established for over twenty-five years, we help businesses attract, recruit, and retain top healthcare talent.
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Faq'S - clients:
Who is Flame Health and what recruitment solutions do you provide for employers?
Flame Health Associates LLP is an independent, specialist healthcare recruitment & marketing consultancy with over 25 years of experience providing clinical, technical, managerial and leadership staffing solutions across the UK & Ireland.
Which healthcare sectors does Flame Health recruit for?
We support clients hiring across a diverse range of sectors:
• Optometry & Optical Practices
• Audiology & Hearing Care
• Community & Clinical Pharmacy
• Dentistry & Specialist Dental Care
• GP, Primary Care & Clinical Services
• Medical Device, Diagnostics & Healthcare Sales
Why should a healthcare organisation partner with Flame Health?
Flame Health combines over two decades of healthcare sector expertise with a proven, confidential, hybrid recruitment model that includes traditional headhunting, digital sourcing, targeted outreach, vetted talent pipelines, social recruitment, and advanced search technology.
Which specific job roles can Flame Health help us recruit?
We recruit all disciplines from entry level to board level including:
• Optometrists, CLOs, QDOs, Optical Managers, Optical Advisors
• Audiologists, Hearing Aid Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Hearing Care and Wax Removal Technicians,
• Pharmacists, Prescribing and Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensers and ACTs
• Dentists, Specialist Dentists, Hygienists, Nurses, Practice Managers
• GPs, ANPs, Clinical Leads
• Commercial, Optical, Audiology and Dental Sales, Medical Device Sales & Clinical Support positions
What geographic regions do you cover?
We support employers across the entire UK & Ireland, ranging from small independents to medium and large independent groups, large multiple operators, national healthcare organisations and private hospitals.
How do employers start working with Flame Health?
Employers can submit a vacancy via our website, email our team, or contact us by phone. A Regional Partner with sector-specific healthcare recruitment expertise will personally review your requirements, confirm role details, advise on market conditions, and agree realistic timelines and service expectations. All engagement is handled in line with REC standards, GDPR, and ICO data protection requirements.
What information is required to start a recruitment search?
To ensure an efficient, compliant, and accurate search, we typically request the following information at the outset:
• A clear job description and role scope
• Salary and benefits package (or agreed benchmark range)
• Essential and desirable skills, qualifications, and experience
• Location(s) and any regional considerations
• Interview process and decision-making stages
• Timeline, urgency, and start-date expectations
• Hiring manager or key contact details
This information allows our sector-specialist consultants to provide informed market advice, accurately assess candidate suitability, and deliver a high-quality shortlist aligned with REC standards, GDPR, and best-practice healthcare recruitment processes.
How quickly can Flame Health provide candidates?
For common healthcare roles, we are often able to present suitable candidates the same day, subject to role criteria and availability. For specialist, senior, or multi-site appointments, shortlists are typically delivered within 24 hours to 7 days, depending on complexity, compliance requirements, and market conditions.
All timelines are advised by a sector-specialist Regional Partner, ensuring expectations are realistic, transparent, and aligned with best-practice healthcare recruitment standards.
Is Flame Health REC accredited and GDPR/ICO compliant?
Yes. Flame Health Associates LLP is a REC-accredited healthcare recruitment consultancy, ICO registered, and operates in full compliance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation. Our recruitment processes follow REC professional standards, ensuring lawful, ethical, and transparent handling of client and candidate data at all times.
Do you pre-screen and verify candidates before submitting them?
Yes. All candidates are pre-screened by a sector-specialist consultant and verified, where applicable, to support safe, compliant, and effective hiring. Our verification process can include:
• Professional registration checks (GOC, GPhC, GDC, HCPC, NMC)
• Right-to-work and identity documentation
• Review of professional experience, competencies, and role suitability
• References (where required or requested)
• Confirmation of notice periods, availability, and relocation considerations
This approach ensures employers receive fully informed, compliance-ready shortlists, aligned with REC standards, GDPR, and best-practice healthcare recruitment protocols.
How do Flame Health’s recruitment fees and guarantees work?
Yes. All candidates are pre-screened by a sector-specialist consultant and verified, where applicable, to support safe, compliant, and effective hiring. Our verification process can include:
• Professional registration checks (GOC, GPhC, GDC, HCPC, NMC)
• Right-to-work and identity documentation
• Review of professional experience, competencies, and role suitability
• References (where required or requested)
• Confirmation of notice periods, availability, and relocation considerations
This approach ensures employers receive fully informed, compliance-ready shortlists, aligned with REC standards, GDPR, and best-practice healthcare recruitment protocols.