Flame Health Optometry have been shocked by new research released by global insurer RSA as part of its Fit to Drive campaign. Alarmingly 90% of 1000 drivers questioned could not identify the main legal minimum requirement for car and motorbike users. Lagging behind many of its European counterparts, the UK is one of a handful […]

Flame Health were keen to read about the latest REC/KPMG Report on Jobs. Key points of the report were: Permanent and temporary appointments both decline at sharpest rates since July 2009 Candidate availability continues to rise Wages and salaries stagnate Recruitment and Employment Confederation chief executive Kevin Green says: “The sharp drop in the number […]

New vacancies have been pouring into Flame Health Optometry this week. The team are now looking for a National Trainer in Swindon. Our client provides a mobile, home visiting optical service to those who are unable to travel to the high street. Your particular contribution to the overall process lies in the support of their […]

For all those Optometry and Dispensing students who still haven’t applied for retention for the 2012/2013 year then you have until 15th July! Retention costs £20, and students who fail to renew by July 15 will be required to pay an extra £10 late fee. Those who do not renew by August 31 face being […]

Flame Health Optometry are very happy to hear who won the International Optom of the Year! Norwegian optometrist Hans Bjoern Bakketeig picked up the award for his “outstanding contribution to the profession,” after working on various humanitarian projects around the world over the past 17 years. He received the prize during the WCO’s conference in […]

Johnson & Johnson’s UK Data Insights for Contact Lens Penetration in Europe report has suggested that some optical practices within the UK are missing out on potential earnings of nearly £50,000 a year by not being proactive enough with the use of contact lenses. The report revealed that 28% of UK spectacle wearers would use […]

As ever, it has been a busy and an exciting week for Flame Health Optometry! The team have had several new roles come into the business and are keen to speak with you today! They are now looking to recruit Optometrists in Runcorn, Accrington and the Dartmouth/Teignmouth area. Our clients for all of these roles […]

This week has flown by for Flame Health Optometry. Chris Goodrich placed an excellent optical candidate and we wish them the best of luck in their new role. Several new vacancies have come into the team. They are now looking for Optometrists in Huntingdon, Sittingbourne and the Isle of Wight. Our client is one of […]

It has been a productive week for the team at Flame Health Optometry! Matthew Spicer and Chris Goodrich successfully placed 3 fantastic candidates. We hope all enjoy working in their new role. There has been several new vacancies come through to the team this week. They are now looking to speak with Optical Practice Managers […]

Flame Health Optometry are happy to hear that the University of Akron in Ohio has developed a contact lens that can detect unusual blood sugar levels in the eye. This is great news for diabetics as this new way of testing their insulin levels could take away the painful pin prick test. The lens in […]

If you are currently working as an Optometrist and are thinking of relocating within the UK, Flame Health Optometry is ideally placed to provide relocation assistance. Our range of nationwide Optical clients can provide you with a wide range of relocation benefits to help with your move. They range from relocation allowances, location supplements, assistance […]

The GOC has welcomed the Law Commission’s review of healthcare regulation in the UK in a consultation response released last week. Supporting the Commission’s broad approach of a single overarching legislative framework for healthcare regulators, the proposed changes could make it easier for the GOC to introduce rule changes. Under current procedures, particularly for fitness […]

Flame Health Optometry provide a wealth of experience for all our candidates and clients within the Optometry job sector. We specialise in providing professional recruitment solutions for Specialist Optometrists, Senior Optometrists, Hospital Optometrists, Optometrists, Laser Optometrists, Domiciliary Optometrists, Optical Joint Venture Partners, Contact Lens Opticians, Dispensing Opticians, Optical Dispensing Managers, Optical Practice Managers and all […]

Flame Health Optometry were shocked to hear that a new investigation by consumer watchdog Which? has claimed that buying ‘cheap’ glasses online could be dangerous for wearers’ eyes. 15 of the 36 pairs of spectacles bought by researchers from 13 online retailers failed tests performed by optometrists. Of that 15, a further 10 contained lenses […]

Flame Health Optometry are pleased to hear that the contact lens market was focused on as an area which could help practices boost business at the joint AGMs of the AOP, FODO and the ACLM, earlier this month. Practitioners attending the AGMs heard that contact lenses could help practices buck the recession and boost profits. […]