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 […]

Flame Health are currently working with one of the UK’s leading Opticians to find a Franchise Partner in the Yorkshire area. Giving you the opportunity to manage your own business but with the support of one of the UK’s largest organisations and most trusted brands. Creating a career opportunity for those who want to own […]

Flame Health are currently working with one of the UK’s leading Opticians to find a Franchise Partner in the Gloucestershire area. Giving you the opportunity to manage your own business but with the support of one of the UK’s largest organisations and most trusted brands. Creating a career opportunity for those who want to own […]

Comic Relief has announced sight as a key theme of its celebrity challenge. A 5 day challenge will see celebrities trek 100km across the desert in Northern Kenya. During the trek they will witness the trachoma and cataract work of international charity Sightsavers, which will benefit from money donated to Comic Relief. Flame Health think […]

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 […]