On 1st April 2013, CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) will become key bodies in the NHS as a result of the coalition’s restructuring of the health service. Primary Care Trusts face abolition, and CCGs will decide who should provide healthcare for England’s 60 million patients. However, concerns have been raised after it was revealed in an […]

The Department of Transport has confirmed changes to the minimum eyesight standards required for driving. The changes include: You must be able to read a number plate from 20m You must have binocular visual activity of 6/12 (0.5), with lenses if required If you are advised by your doctor or optometrist not to drive because […]

GlobalData have released a report which predicts that cases of dry eye syndrome will rise by more than half a million by 2022. Dry eye syndrome is caused due to a decrease in the amount of oil produced in the body with age, which reduces tear production and increases the evaporation of tears, resulting in dry eyes. Gender and particular medical conditions can also […]

Following on from our earlier post about the increase in prescription charges from 1st April, dentistry is following suit, with charges for treatment also set to go up slightly from 1st April 2013. Band One treatment will go up from £17.50 to £18.00 Band Two treatment will go up from £48.00 to £49.00 Band Three treatment […]

The General Dental Council has warned its registrants about the important of online security. This is in relation to the eGDC  service which allows dental professionals to manage their registration online. The GDC has become aware of other websites which offers members the service of logging details on eGDC for them. In order to do this, registrants must […]

It’s Monday morning, but there’s no need to be blue, as the team at Flame Health Pharmacy have some great roles to share with you this week! Pharmacist Opportunity – Norwich Pharmacist Opportunity – Lowestoft As part of these roles, you will be tasked in Delivering Corporate Pharmacy Events and helping to ensure that you are seen […]

As part of National Kidney Month, a campaign has been launched in the US to increase awareness of the link between high blood pressure (or hypertension) and chronic kidney disease. High blood pressure can be hard to spot, due to its lack of symptoms. But if you are diagnosed with hypertension, it’s important to get it […]

Flame Health have had a busy week with new opportunities flooding in! Before the weekend begins, here are some exciting healthcare roles we have available in Nottingham at the moment… Staff Nurse Opportunity – Endoscopy/Clinic – Nottingham In this role, you will act in support of the senior staff, ensuring high standards of effective care are delivered […]

If you are a Pharmacist seeking a new opportunity, the team at Flame Health Pharmacy can help! We have new roles to fill every week, and here are some of our latest in need of the right candidate…could that be you or somebody you know? Pharmacist Opportunity – Norwich We are currently recruiting for a nationwide Pharmacy […]

The latest addition of the UK Report On Jobs has been published for February 2013, and here are a summary of the findings: Permanent placements and temp billings through recruitment consultancies continue to rise, but at a slower rate Vacancy growth is at a four month low A higher demand for staff in the private […]

Pharmacist Opportunity – Canterbury Flame Health Pharmacy are kick-starting the week by bringing you this fantastic opportunity – we are currently recruiting for a nationwide Pharmacy chain; they require a full time (40 hours) Pharmacist within the Canterbury, Kent area. Your role will be to head up the Pharmacy with a focus on delivering the Sales versus […]

A recent study has found that life expectancy in the UK has risen by 4.2 years in the past 2 decades. However, the study also found that we are behind other high-income countries in reducing premature mortality. The underuse of new medicines in the UK compared to other countries could be to blame for this fact, […]

Dentistry Practice For Sale – Nottingham As Friday draws to a close, Flame Health Dentistry have an exciting opportunity for you to consider over the weekend – this Dentistry Practice which is for sale in Nottingham. Key features of the practice: Asking Price: In the region of £50,000 NHS Contract : £55,000 Lease: £4800 P/A Number […]

Following on from our earlier post regarding the moving of NHS medical records online, Flame Health have learnt that Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced that practices have until 2015 to provide online access to patient records, appointment booking and repeat prescriptions. Jeremy Hunt has said that, rather than increasing the workload for GPs, which […]

Flame Health Cosmetic Surgery have an unmissable opportunity to offer the right candidate! Aesthetic Nurse Practioner Opportunity – Nottingham Part time – Flexible (1/2 days a week, to include at least 2 Saturdays) Basic salary – £27,500 (pro rata) plus commissions As an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, you will provide non-surgical treatments. You will also have […]