A leading specialist provider of ophthalmic services in the UK has opened a new private eye hospital as part of its continuing nationwide expansion plans. Former presenter of Channel 4’s 10 Years Younger,  Nicky Hambleton-Jones, launched the opening, promoting the message that improving your eyesight can make you look and feel younger and more confident. The […]

Prescription fees and dental charges will increase from 1st April. Prescription fees will go up by 20p to £7.40 and dental charges will increase, with band 1 treatments going up to £17, band 2 treatments increasing to £47 and band 3 treatments increasing to £204. The announcement has been greeted with anger, just days after […]

Spring cleaning is not just for houses! Dental Health Experts advise that it is a great ethos to adopt when it comes to avoiding gum disease. Spring is a great time to tackle the hidden oral hygiene problems that could be undermining your body’s overall health. Health Experts recommend the below to spring cleaning our […]

Your role within the operation will be diverse and will be based around providing support to the pharmacy manager whilst leading and motivating the team and improving their skill set so that they are able to deliver excellent patient care and achieve the financial targets as agreed with the pharmacy operations team. As a pharmacist […]

Are you looking to work for a smaller supermarket chain where your hard work is recognised on a daily basis and you are paid extra for carrying out normal day to day services? We are currently looking for a highly motivated pharmacy manager who will make a real difference. You will have every opportunity to […]

Recruitment was one of the best represented sectors in this year’s Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list This is extremely positive news for the industry. REC Chief Executive Kevin Green says, “This strong representation from the recruitment industry is extremely encouraging. It is hugely positive for the industry as a whole. Actively promoting […]

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has been unable to reveal how many pharmacists renewed their membership by the 1st March deadline due to IT problems. The RPS has said that over half of registered pharmacists had renewed but it needed to clear the backlog of applicants online before it could provide an accurate figure. The society […]

A decision by the GDC to postpone a vote on whether dentists should be able to continue using their ‘Dr’ title so that an impact assessment can be carried out allows proper consideration of the issue, the BDA has said. The decision to take the recommendation back so that the impact of the issue can be […]

The Scottish Government has won the approval of Holyrood’s health committee to remove the current £3 NHS prescription charge. Labour supports this plan however the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats believe the cash could be better spent in other areas. Wales and Northern Ireland have already removed NHS prescription charges, which cost £7.10 per item in […]

As a Clinical Services Manager, you will be required to support the Associate Director Clinical Services in the exacting delivery of Clinical Governance and associated systems. You will be responsible for the operational aspects of the company infection control policy and protocols. You will ensure compliance with all aspects of health and safety, risk management […]

Flame Pharma attended the recent AstraZeneca careers fair on 16th February.  The day was the second time that we were invited to attend the careers fair, and provided us chance to speak to candidates and clients regarding new opportunities and our services.  We had a successful visit, interacting with scientific and clinical professionals looking for […]

Unemployment figures out today from the Office for National Statistics show that 20% of the UK’s 16-24 years are not in employment, education or training. This is the highest since records began in 1992. The REC believes offering incentives to private sector employers to hire young people is the most effective method of preventing a […]

The GPHC is seeking views on its proposed fees for 2012, which include a plan to raise pharmacists’ renewal fees to £272. A consultation on the proposals has now been launched and will run until 12th May. As a pharmacist, do you feel these renewal fees are acceptable? The GPHC said the 4% fee rise […]

Reporting to the Regional Pharmacy Manager, your role within the operation will be diverse and will be based around leading, motivating and coaching your team and improving their skill set so that they are able to deliver excellent patient care and achieve the financial targets as agreed with the pharmacy operations team. In return you […]

Flame Health Pharmacy are currently working with one of the largest community pharmacies with over 800 branches and still growing. 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 […]