Archive for the ‘Pharmacy Technician’ Category

Will the Olympics bring worry to London Pharmacies?

// May 10th, 2012

As the Olympics draw closer Pharmacies in East London are hearing rumbles that their stores may have to keep a pharmacist in the practice throughout the night to accept medicine deliveries due to road disruptions affecting deliveries.

The British Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (BAPW) has warned that a revised medicines delivery service could see pharmacies receiving deliveries between midnight and 6am.

As a pharmacist, what are your thoughts on this?

Clare Brazill, Divisional Partner at Flame Health Pharmacy has stressed that “The pharmacist who has been working throughout the day cannot be expected to stay throughout the night as well. I hope plans are set in place to overcome such issues.”

Is there a pharmacy stock shortage on the horizon?

// May 10th, 2012

Flame Health Pharmacy are shocked to hear the latest news that some exporting pharmacies are ordering high percentages of stock. So high that wholesalers’ stocks are being used up and other pharmacies are being left short.

The question is, why are pharmacies ordering so much stock? Would this impact upon patients? Could this be managed somehow? An anonymous analyst at a manufacturer says this is an impossible task to manage.

What are your thoughts?

The C+D Stocks Survey 2011, showed that several pharmacists said they thought people with export licenses should be closely monitored; but in a web poll, almost two-thirds thought pharmacists should be allowed to export.

Please let Flame Health Pharmacy know your thoughts on this issue.

Good Luck to the Pharmacy Nominees for the C&D Awards!

// April 12th, 2012

Good news for Pharmacists, Pharmacy Managers and Pharmacy teams! The shortlist for the C & D awards 2012 has been completed!

The C & D have said that this year has been one of the toughest as the quality has been astounding. There are 12 categories covering the pharmacy sector and Flame Health Pharmacy are keen to see the results.

Clare Brazill, Senior Partner at Flame Health Pharmacy comments:

“It is great to see that the world of pharmacy is being recognised for the hard work that they do on a daily basis. Good luck to the 62 nominees!”

It would be great to hear from anyone who has been shortlisted! Please comment and let Flame Health Pharmacy know what category you are nominated in!

Pharmacy Renewal Fees Slashed

// February 9th, 2012

Flame Health Pharmacy are please to hear that the GPhC has proposed slashing renewal fees by 10% for 2012 for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

This would mean that pharmacists’ fees will be set at £240 and pharmacy technician fees will be £108. In the light of the current economic climate, this is great news!

Worrying Figures for Pharmacy Services

// February 2nd, 2012

NHS figures has shown that although pharmacy services helped 69,796 people quit smoking between April and September 2011, only 44% managed to stop smoking for good. This success rate marks pharmacy among the lowest of success rates, despite being the third most popular service provider. 

A Chemist and Druggist poll reported that more than half of contractors feel they are doing poorly with their smoking cessation success rates. Do you agree with this poll? Do you have any idea how your success rates can improve? Or does your pharmacy excel with this figures. Please let Flame Health know.

Prescription Payment Errors

// February 2nd, 2012

It is frustrating news within the pharmacy industry this week.

The NHS Prescription Services (NHS PS) has revealed that more than 400 pharmacy businesses have asked the sector’s paymaster to check the accuracy of their prescription payments between April 2009 and March 2011 because they may have been underpaid by a staggering £750. 

Are you one of these businesses? Did you request this to be checked?

The deadline for requesting these checks was December 31st 2011. Businesses have been informed that they could receive up to £2,000 each for the errors.

Are you frustrated with this? Please let Flame Health know.

Flame Health Pharmacy Weekly Update

// December 9th, 2011

The Flame Health Pharmacy team have had a great week.

This week has seen the team successfully place Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers in Taunton and Scunthorpe. These positions were for leading Pharmacy stores and we hope all the candidates enjoy their new positions.

The team have acquired a new vacancy this week for a Support Pharmacist in Ireland. This role will allow you to work alongside a national leader within the retail sector who operates over 2000 stores across the UK, Ireland, Central Europe and Asia. This is a fantastic role for a qualified Pharmacist looking to work in the Balbriggan area. To view the full job description please click here.

As well as the leading multiples Flame Health Pharmacy are also working alongside several independent pharmacies in Hull. These positions are for full time Pharmacists who are forward thinking, dedicated and motivated. The salaries for these positions are second to none and come with leading benefit packages.  

Flame Health Pharmacy provide professional recruitment solutions to the Pharmacy sector, specialising in jobs for pharmacy jobs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Managers, Community Pharmacists, 2nd Pharmacists, Senior Pharmacy Management, Pre-Registration Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and all associated Pharmacy Support Staff.

We are continuously updated with the latest Jobs and exclusive opportunities across our UK pharmacy network. Contact us today to discuss your requirements!

Flame Health Pharmacy are keen to speak to more independents across the UK and Ireland. We understand that your needs are constantly changing and fully appreciate how pivotal recruiting and retaining the right candidates is to commercial success.

Operating to British Standards ISO9001and REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) professional code of conduct; our consultants know that in order to meet you specific needs it is essential to consult with you in order to ascertain what makes your organisation different both culturally and operationally.

As a prospective client we understand your perspective by working with you on a consultancy basis to ascertain your requirements in full. Our activity goes a long way into extending the search beyond our initial database and advertising activity and we utilise all of our 100 combined years experience and expertise to ensure that we find the most suitable candidates available for your organisation.

If you need some help with your recruitment then contact the team today.

Flame Health Pharmacy Weekly Blog Update.

// October 21st, 2011

Flame Health Pharmacy have had a great week this week. Senior partner Clare Brazill has been very impressed with the quality of work this week from her team.

Louise Parratt has successfully placed a Pharmacist in Spalding and a Pharmacy Manager in Ipswich. We hope the placed candidates will enjoy working within these established, dedicated companies. Well done Louise!

Louise has also received three new and exclusive vacancies working alongside a nationwide pharmacy chain in Grimsby, Barnsley and Lowestoft. These are all pharmacist roles which include salaries up to £48,000 and excellent benefits including; a store related bonus system, colleague discount, share plans, pension and professional fees paid for by the company. If you are a qualified Pharmacist with GPhC registration please contact Louise Parratt today.

The team have been spending a lot of time this week speaking to pharmacy independents across the UK. If this is you and you need help recruiting either pharmacists, pharmacy managers or pharmacy support staff please get in contact today.

Senior Partner Clare Brazill is also keen to speak to Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers in Ireland. Clare is working alongside a national leader within the retail sector. They are currently expanding their existing pharmacy operation within the Republic of Ireland and are looking for Pharmacists who want to develop themselves and the business, are passionate about providing excellent patient care and who are looking for a challenge within the sector of community pharmacy. Do you fancy a change in career? Please contact the team today to discuss these Ireland opportunities.

Flame Health Pharmacy provide professional recruitment solutions to the Pharmacy sector, specialising in jobs for pharmacy jobs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Managers, Community Pharmacists, 2nd Pharmacists, Senior Pharmacy Management, Pre-Registration Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and all associated Pharmacy Support Staff.

We are continuously updated with the latest jobs and exclusive opportunities across our UK pharmacy network. Take a look at our Pharmacy opportunities and contact the team if you are interested in discussing these further.

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