Independent pharmacists are concerned about the lack of practical detail around how the New Medicine Service and targeted medicines use reviews (MURs) will operate when they are introduced on 1 October 2011. The Independent Pharmacy Federation is advising community pharmacists to start looking at how they can change their skill mix and free their time […]

A new booklet published by the General Optical Council (GOC) warns that people could be putting their sight at risk by wearing illegally sold cosmetic contact lenses. The booklet, also endorsed by the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA), explains that customers should only buy the lenses from a legal source, have them fitted by a […]

Your role will be to head up the Pharmacy with a focus on delivering the Sales versus plan whilst delivering all local services available from the PCT. All your colleagues will be trained and coached to aid you to succeed in your role and you will have quarterly 121 reviews with all of them. You […]

Flame Pharma are currently working with a Global full service CRO to recruit an Office Based SCRA in Belgium (Brussels). Candidates must have proven experience as a CRA. Please contact Flame Pharma today on 0800 085 0858 if you know anyone that would be ideal for the role. We are able to offer up to […]

The National Prescribing Centre (NPC) has said in prescribing guidance published last week that GPs should enlist the aid of pharmacists to help minimise prescribing errors, The NPC guide follows studies that revealed GPs have a prescription error rate of 7.5 per cent, with errors in four drug classes – antithrombotics, anticoagulants, NSAIDs and diuretics […]

This week the Flame Pharma team have had a successful week. There has been two confirmed placements. One within business development for Southern Europe, working with an international CRO and a CRA position based within the UK, again working with an international CRO. Claire acquired 10 new CRA vacancies for Italy and is keen to […]

A team of scientists from the University of Liverpool has won an award for developing a device that can identify early tooth decay and plaque before it is visible to the eye. The innovation, iDENTifi, comprises a clinical digital camera which incorporates qualitative light induced fluorescence (QLF) technology to take images of the mouth using […]

A new study that will attempt to use DNA to detect and predict the risk of gum disease has been commissioned in the USA. DNA testing has proved controversial in the UK in recent years. The University of Michigan’s School of Dentistry, alongside a 3rd party health company will conduct the research over the course […]

As a CRA the successful candidate will be responsible for site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, site management and study close out visits for studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practises (GCP’s), local and international regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) In addition, you will ensure the quality of data submitted from study sites and assure […]

The REC has launched a new report entitled ‘Employer Branding’. It explains how recruitment agencies are pivotal in helping their clients deliver ‘the employer brand promise.’ The report highlights the responsibility recruiters have in helping organisations attract the best talent through developing their Employer Value Proposition (EVP). This has become increasingly important in a jobs […]

The GPhC governing council has agreed registration fees, including a decision to reduce the registration fee for pharmacists to 2% (a £5 annum increase). This below inflation increase of 2% for pharmacists was also agreed for pharmacy premises. Registration fees for pharmacy technicians would reduce by 15.5% (£22 reduction). The Pharmacy Order 2010 requires the […]

From 1st July 2011 all pharmacy technicians must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice in England, Scotland or Wales. If you do not apply to register before 5pm on 30th June 2011 you will not be able to carry out the duties under the title of being a pharmacy technician. You may […]

Italy, the home of Romeo and Juliet. A country full of romance, exquisite food, full of history, fabulous culture and with a plethora of shopping hot spots, everyone loves Italy including Flame Pharma. This week Flame Pharma have received details regarding excellent new CRA II, SCRA and Contract Specialist vacancies. We are working very closely […]

Wow, it has been a busy week for the Pharmacy team at Flame Health. The team are looking forward to their well deserved weekend break! 3 successful placements were made in Lancashire, Plymouth and Suffolk and we hope all enjoy their new roles. A whopping 14 interviews were booked this week, great work Pharmacy! The Pharmacy Team […]

Research from the College of Optometrists  has found that almost a third of people who haven’t had a sight test for the last two years cite the fact they ‘don’t think it necessary’ with 50% claiming they haven’t visited an optometrist because ‘I haven’t experienced any problems with my eyes’. Other popular reasons for not […]