If funding from the optical profession is secured then a new scheme could be rolled out to highlight optometry as a future career option for 14-17 year olds. Pilots were put in place in 7 schools last year which proved to be a success. The scheme would cost £75,000 to reach around 2,000 schools across […]

The No Smoking Day charity has asked optical professionals for help in emphasising the health concerns to smokers and those who come into contact with smoking. They have asked optical professionals to support their work by ordering free campaign packs to place in their practices. The campaigners also hope that optical professionals can highlight the […]

The NHS Modernising Pharmacy Careers programme has proposed a 5 year course with employers taking more responsibility for pharmacy training and the pre reg year being replaced by 2 six month placements worked in years 4 and 5. A pharmacy degree allows a student to understand the technical knowledge to be a pharmacist, only by […]

Flame Health are currently working with one of the UK’s leading Opticians to find a Joint Venture Partner in the Essex area. The benefits of a Joint Venture Partnership with this client are excellent. The highlights are: · Huge selection of products including frames, lenses and contacts · Prime locations · An impressive track record […]

Flame Pharma will be attending the AstraZeneca Career Fair on 16th and 17th February at their Charnwood site. Following on from a previous visit to Charnwood and Avlon Works, Flame Pharma are continuing to help AstraZeneca during the closure by attending again. Attending the fair will be Neil Dewsbury, managing consultant of Flame Pharma and […]

Flame Pharma are currently working alongside an International full service Contract Research Organisation to recruit an Office Based Senior CRA to join their expert team in Nottinghamshire. Candidates must be qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline, combined with proven previous experience of working as a CRA. Basic knowledge of three to five therapeutic […]

Reports published by the REC and KPMG has shown that permanent staff placements and temporary/contract staff billings both rose at faster rates in January. These results are the most marked for 6 and 7 months respectively. 3 key points of the report are: stronger expansions of both permanent and temporary appointments, pay pressures remained muted […]

Flame Health Optometry are working on behalf of this independent Optical practice in the south-east London/Kent area, who are looking for a Part-time Optometrist to work 2 days a week on a Permanent basis. The right person will be responsible for 30 minutes eye examinations which include retinal photography, tonometry and field screening. Someone conversant […]

Our client are an established and reputable indpependent in Cornwall who they are seeking a Locum Optometrist to cover Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays between their 2 practices. The cover is required for Half-term, Easter and Summer holidays. Competitive daily rates are on offer.

We are currently speaking to a small chain of independents within the West Midlands area who are looking to increase their number of practices. They are looking to acquire a practice within the Southern Birmingham/Warwickshire area and are receptive to locations and size – If you are looking to downsize or exit your business, please […]

Our client, who are part of one of the leading Optical groups in the UK, are seeking a Locum Optometrist to work from 21 February to 5 March 2011 in this location on the Isle of Wight. Very competitive rates and accommodation will be provided.

Flame Health will be again attending Optrafair from 9th – 11th April 2011 at the NEC in Birmingham. Optrafair is the biggest optical showcase of optical business opportunities in the UK. This year Optrafair owners have even opened up more floor space to accommodate a larger number of suppliers who wish to reach out to […]

As an experienced CRA the successful candidate will be responsible for site feasibility, 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 […]

Health Minister Simon Burns has backed the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). Mr Burns stated that the Government had no plans to further review the service, which aims to phase out paper prescriptions at its release 2 stage. Flame Health commented on this back in September 2010 stating that from 100 pharmacists only 51% felt it […]

Industry leaders have commented that the community pharmacy sector should have a bigger role in helping to deliver NHS flu vaccinations following reports of shortages this year. Pharmacies do have the commercial experience and expertise required, this could the free up GP’s to focus on the delivery of the vaccination programme. A Boots spokeswoman says: […]