Interesting news from Queen Mary, University of London has stated that bacteria living in the mouth provides the catalyst for the development of gum disease. This news could pave the way for development of preventive measures in tackling periodontal disease by manipulating the normal bacteria in the same way that probiotic yoghurt works to protect […]

Flame Health would like to remind all dentists not to miss the 31st December deadline to pay their annual retention fee. To speed up the process you can pay online on the GDC website. The fee has been frozen at 2010 prices and will be £576. If you do not pay by midnight on 31st […]

Are you a Medical Doctor based in South Africa? Do you have proven experience within Clinical Trials? Are you looking for something different? Something that will encompass your medical background whilst utilising your clinical research experience? Flame Pharma have a unique job opportunity for a Medical Monitor in South Africa. Candidates can be Home or […]

A leaked government report commissioned by the prime minister has stated that unproductive workers should lose their right to claim unfair dismissal, arguing that more capable people would replace those sacked, boosting economic growth. Downing Street says changes to unfair dismissal rules are “unlikely”. Currently, workers who feel they were unfairly dismissed can make a […]

This week has shown disappointing news for PCT’s in England. Latest figures published by Which?, has shown that PCT figures have almost doubled over the last 12 months by failing to offer free in school vision screening. There have been several campaigns to increase this percentage over the past year however figures have increased from […]

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland (CPNI) has stated that funding cutbacks have forced pharmacies in Northern Ireland to cut jobs as many struggle to pay bills. The cuts, which saw pharmacy funding cut by a third in June, had had a “devastating impact” and could force some pharmacies to close. However a judicial review is looking […]

Flame Health are amazed to hear the findings from a decade of work by Future Health BIOBANK. This company are offering parents the opportunity of having the cells contained in their children’s first teeth, frozen and stored for potential future medical use. The reason for using teeth is that a tooth’s dental pulp contains a […]

The REC’s latest Job Outlook report has revealed that although employer confidence remains fragile, there are signs that employers are becoming more confident about longer-term hiring intentions. This is obviously great news for employees on the job market. The report found that over the next 12 months, 42 per cent of employers are planning to […]

Flame Health Pharmacy would like to know the thoughts of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers with regards to the comments of GP and Bracknell MP Phillip Lee. At a speech at the Safety Express coalition summit on 12th October, Mr Lee said he “couldn’t understand” why there wasn’t a pharmacy in every GP practice and that […]

Do you know anyone in the cosmetic industry looking for a new role as a Clinic Manager? If you do please get in contact. If successfully placed you will receive high street vouchers up to £250! Previous experience of delivering KPI’s and successfully managing a team is essential for this role.

Flame Health Pharmacy have had a great week this week. Senior partner Clare Brazill has been very impressed with the quality of work this week from her team. Louise Parratt has successfully placed a Pharmacist in Spalding and a Pharmacy Manager in Ipswich. We hope the placed candidates will enjoy working within these established, dedicated companies. Well […]

Flame Pharma are keen to find out as much as possible about our clients in order to pass on the important information about size of company, premises, working environment and more to our candidates. This week Senior Partner Neil Dewsbury and Partner Claire Balderson visited one of our newest clients to do just that. This Global CRO have an outstanding reputation. […]

Flame Health are happy to hear that the College of Optometrists have plans in place to be more cost effective and supportive. This has been driven after a low uptake of its current advanced education. Members highlighted that barriers to applications included financial and time constraints, gaining the required experience needed to enter the examination, […]

Are you a Pharmacist or a Pharmacy Manager? Flame Health are keen to hear your thoughts on Health Secretary Andrew Lansley’s comments from this week. He has commented that pharmacies already play an important part in the public health agenda but called for pharmacies and other organisations to help the Government’s long term strategy and […]

The REC has recently commented that a number of latest events and client meetings have focused on the importance of employer branding within the recruitment process. The REC’s  National Convention included examples of this from leading employers. Picking up on this, Roger Tweedy, the REC’s Director of Research says: “Employer branding will continue to be […]