A survey has shown almost two thirds of its members do not believe they are being paid accurately by NHS Prescription Services (NHS PS) Numark has now called for an urgent review of the government’s prescription payment system. 90% of Numark members unable to check payments said the uncertainty was caused by the lack of […]

Optometry and dispensing students can now renew their GOC registration online. All students must complete the renewal process by 15th July or face being removed from registers. It is a legal requirement to be registered with the GOC. To renew their retention students must complete an online application and pay £20 by the July deadline. […]

The University of Birmingham and the University of Durham may become the first in the UK to offer an integrated 5 year pharmacy degree, incorporating clinical practice when they are considered by the GPHC in June. The new five year programme would include two six month placements which would replace the requirement for the current […]

A high-end Independent Optical practice in Oxfordshire require a locum Dispensing Optician (FBDO qualified) for a minimum block booking of 2 months to cover a 5 day working week interim position. The client is open to negotiation on rates of pay.

Our client in Winchester, Hampshire require a Locum Optometrist for various dates in May, June and July. £250 for weekdays and £300 for Saturdays.

The British Dental Health Foundation asked 1004 people what made them more nervous from a list including heights, flying, injections, doctors, snakes, spiders, going to the hospital and visiting the dentist. Heights topped the poll closely followed by visiting the dentist. One in five people rated visiting the dentist as the thing that made them […]

Canadian dental patients can now choose to use a new line of vegetable based dental products. The products are the first biodegradable toothbrushes made from corn, wheat, tapioca and potatoes which are designed to decompose into organic material in 180 days in a commercial compost facility. According to the Canadian Dental Association, consumers should replace […]

It is exciting times for CRA’s in Russia at this moment as this week Flame Pharma have received details regarding further potential opportunities throughout Russia. We are already recruiting for 2 International CRO’s in Moscow, Novosibirsk, Belarus and Saint Petersburg. With a 3rd company under discussion, and with office based and Home Based positions, we […]

A US eco dentistry expert has applauded the efforts of dentists here in the UK for spearheading ‘green’ practices in the surgery. In Pockrass, co founder of the US Eco Dentistry Association said, “The UK is ahead of the curve on capturing mercury containing dental materials before they enter the water supply. Without this local […]

A plumber from Bristol has spent £1000 for teeth tattoos for Prince William and Kate Middleton. Baz Franks, 29 spent 6 hours in the dentist’s chair while portraits of the happy couple were painstakingly added to his front teeth using stencils and ultrafine brushes. The tattoos are temporary and will last up to 3 months […]

Flame Optometry Joint Ventures are working with a leading company within the Optical market who are now looking to recruit an Optical Joint Venture Partner for their Suffolk store. As a business founded and led by optical professionals, our client is proud of their reputation for professional and clinical excellence which permeates all aspects of […]

We are working with a leading company within the Optical market who are now looking to recruit an Optical Joint Venture Partner for their Hawick store, Scotland. As a business founded and led by optical professionals, our client is proud of their reputation for professional and clinical excellence which permeates all aspects of their business. […]

Our Client is currently looking to purchase dental practices UK wide. The ideal practice should have at least 2 surgeries, over £500,000 turnover and be at least 80% private and capitation plan based.

Flame Pharma are currently working on a number of fantastic CRA opportunities worldwide. Ranging from entry level CRA I in the UK to Senior CRA in Moscow. We have Home and Office, permanent and Contract Clinical Research Associate positions within the Healthcare Industry and within world leading CRO’s across the Globe. Current locations include Belgium, […]

Flame Pharma recognise the importance of Health Economics and Outcomes Research  as experienced candidates in this area are very much in demand. Outcomes research has changed the culture of clinical practice and health care research by altering how we assess the end results of health care services. In doing so, it has provided the foundation for […]