The NPA has called for the abolition of prescription charges in England as the charge has rose to £7.40 per item, warning they add to pharmacists’ workload without helping patients. The call has come as Scotland abolished prescription charges joining Northern Ireland and Wales. The head of NPA pharmacy has said, “From a pharmacist’s point […]

The successful Pharmacist will be an experienced manager with a proven track record of maintaining a high level of standards within the pharmacy branch including business and colleague development. The ability to build rapport with both customers and colleagues are essential as quality, professionalism and service from staff are what drives this pharmacy forward. You […]

As an Optometrist you will be responsible for thorough eye examinations, contact lens assessments and aftercares and assisting colleagues when necessary to ensure the practice operates smoothly. You will ideally have a testing time of 20 minutes; however 30 minutes will be acceptable for any newly qualified candidates. You need to be clinically sensitive to […]

Retail analyst Verdict has predicted that supermarkets offering instore opticians could more than triple their market share in the optical industry this year. Market share could rise to 4.7% in 2011 compared to 1.7% in 2005. Flame Health work alongside several independent opticians and retail multiples and recruit for Specialist Optometrists, Senior Optometrists, Hospital Optometrists, […]

Dentists from abroad have been caught up in bureaucratic red tape, halting their path to practicing in the UK. Candidates who completed the first part of the Licentiate in Dental Surgery (LDS) held by the Royal College of Surgeons of England are not being able to complete the second part due to a row between […]

Our client, an independent Optical practice in Birmingham, are looking for a locum Optometrist on Saturday 2 April. The rate is £275-£300.

Are you an experienced CRA? Are you currently looking for the opportunity to progress? Would you like the opportunity to work for a growing company that can offer you the encouragement and support that you need to reach your goals? Would you like a healthy work and home life balance? Flame Pharma are currently recruiting […]

Our client is looking for a Locum Optometrist to cover regular Saturdays as of 9 April. The daily rate will be £300 and it is preferred that the Optometrist fits Contact Lenses.

A reputable small independent chain of Optical practices are looking for a Locum Optometrist from Monday 28 March until June. Contact Lens experience prefered. Rates from £250-275.

One of our clients require Locum Domicilary Optometrists to cover days in the Bournemouth area for the whole of April. The daily rate is £300 per day.

Unemployment figures published by the Office for National Statistics have shown a rise of 27,000 to 2.53 million in the number of people out of work in the three months up until January. Kevin Green, the REC’s Chief Executive has said, ‘Today’s figures confirm that the private sector is some way off being able to […]

1,000 visas will be made available this year for ‘exceptionally talented’ non EU migrants in the science and arts field. These workers will come under a new category in Tier 1 of the immigration system. The Home Office has stated that competent bodies will be appointed to administer the scheme and assess whether applicants qualify. […]

A novel non surgical and removable hearing aid that transmits sound via the teeth to help with single sided deafness has been approved for use in Europe. The Soundbite hearing system is a nearly ‘visible’ digital audio device and relies on a principle called bone conduction that can deliver clear, high quality sound. A small […]

The new medicine service (NMS) will see pharmacists paid to council patients with long terms conditions who are starting new medicines. pharmacists have backed this new service although some have cautioned it will require investment from pharmacies to be a success. Many have stated that this new scheme will emphasise the importance of pharmacists moving […]

Flame Health Pharmacy are currently recruiting for a nationwide Pharmacy chain. A Full Time Pharmacy Manager is required within the Waterlooville area. You will be a registered pharmacist with management experience. An excellent salary of upto £46,000 and an outstanding benefits package is on offer.