Dentists are being urged to join a British Dental Association (BDA) campaign, calling on the Government to address concerns about the registration of dental practices with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The BDA is sending all members a postcard emphasising the increasing burden of red tape encircling practitioners and the effect it has on patient […]

The General Dental Council (GDC) has begun a review of its Standards Guidance and Scope of Practice. The aim of the review is to go back to square one. This will take place in 2011 and will include consultations, focus groups, a working group and GDC staff attending events across the UK, to hear directly […]

Flame Health’s Optometry division are recruiting for an ambitious and self-motivated Optometrist who is being sought in the Cumbria area to join one of the leading optical groups, which has a proven track record in developing and providing excellent career paths for individuals through their recognised training and development channels. The practice is complemented by […]

GOC retention fees will be reduced and a low income discount introduced for 2011-2012. The annual retention fee will be reduced to £270 for all fully qualified registrants. A low income fee of £170 will be applicable to all registrants earning less than £12,000. These reduced fees will be in place for a minimum of […]

Pharmacists have just less than a week left to renew their registration with the GPHC or face removal from the register. The deadline is 30th November 2010. So far 84.7% of pharmacists have renewed their registration. Those who do not renew their registration will be removed and unable to practice from 31st December 2010.

The General Dental Council (GDC) is calling on dentists to submit their annual or end of cycle continuing professional development (CPD) declarations by 28th January 2011. To remain registered to practice dentists must complete 250 hours every five years, of which 75 must be verifiable. Records need to be kept for five years after the […]

Flame Pharma are currently working alongside global expert Clinical Research Organisation in recruiting a Clinical Research Associate to be based in their innovative, state of the art facilities in Spain. As a Clinical Research Associate the successful candidate will be responsible for site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, site management and study close out visits for […]

Do you know any GOC registered optometrists who are keen to work in the East Anglia area? Flame Health Optometry have several roles available, full time or part time with reputable dynamic businesses. If you know of anyone within this area, please contact Flame Health Optometry. Excellent rewards are on offer for successful placements!

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 […]

The Welsh Assembly Government has promised that funding for community health services in Wales will be protected in cash terms in 2011-2012, with free prescriptions maintained. Although the Assembly would be losing around £860 million of funding from the UK government, the settlement for health would be fair. 40% of the budget will continue to […]

Pharmacies across the UK have reported significant growth in private flu jab services despite national fears that vaccination uptake has been low this year. AAH has said pharmacies have on average doubled their initial allocation of doses. Last month Novartis also reported that partner pharmacies administered approximately 40,000 flu vaccinations in the first month of […]

The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) has announced that dental hygienists and dental therapists have been given full membership status. As full members, dental hygienists and dental therapists will have voting rights, which they did not have as associate members. They will continue to benefit from reduced subscription rates both for annual membership and registration […]

Flame Health are keen to find Laser Optometrists in the Channel Islands on behalf of our client, who are a specialist provider of Laser vision correction. Due to a large increase in patient demand our client is considering the possibility of opening a satellite clinic within the Jersey area. Please contact Flame Health for further […]

Flame Health Pharmacy are currently recruiting for this rare position of Pharmacy Regional Development Manager covering Warrington, St Helens and the Wigan area Our well established Client is looking for an experienced Regional manager to deliver and exceed profit and sales targets for the region by leading, managing and co-ordinating all aspects of the day […]

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