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: […]

According to the latest NHS stop smoking figures, pharmacies continue to have the lowest stop smoking rates among NHS providers in England. From April to September 2010 there was a 44% successful quit rate among pharmacy patients. Quit rates were higher among other providers such as hospitals wards and prisons, with military bases coming out […]

This client of ours are an established Multiple Franchise in the West Midlands area who are looking for a Contact Lens Optician to work every Saturday, on a locum basis. A competitive daily rate is on offer.

A leading Mulitple Opticians in Hertfordshire are looking for a Lab Technician to work 2 days a week on a perm or locum basis. Please contact Flame Health if you are interested.

A newly qualified Optometrist is required for this established multiple in west London. A competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a great career opportuntiy awaits.

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has said that Pharmacists should make individual decisions on whether they want to join the RPS. John Murphy, general manager of the PDA stated that the RPS ought to be a professional body with people who have made a personal decision about whether they join or not. Employers signing pharmacists […]

The Office for National Statistics has shown a rise in the number of people now out of work which has increased by 49,000 to 2.5 million in the 3 months to November last year. Kevin Green, the REC’s Chief Executive has commented on this report, “ What is concerning about the figures is the growth […]

The Office for National Statistics has revealed a shock 0.5% contraction in the UK’s economy in the final quarter of 2010. Obviously this isn’t great news but understandable given the shocking weather the UK experienced in November and December. As a result of this, most sectors struggled to cope and many customers just stopped spending. […]