Prison psychiatry roles have a reputation that doesn’t always match the reality. For many psychiatrists, there is a hesitation around prison roles, but we have taken some of the common assumptions and explored what to actually expect when working within a prison setting. We spoke to Dr Trudy, a consultant psychiatrist currently working in a
If you’re a healthcare worker or contractor getting paid through an umbrella company, there are some important legislative changes that could affect how you’re paid. We want to make sure you’re fully informed before they come into effect. From 6th April 2026, new rules will come into force across the recruitment sector, placing greater responsibility
Healthcare is changing, and so are we. Today, we’re proud to reintroduce Athona following a rebrand. But this is more than a new look or refreshed message, it’s a reflection of who we are, why we exist and how we are evolving to serve patients, candidates and healthcare providers. Why we’ve rebranded The UK healthcare
Friday 10th October marks this year’s World Mental Health Day. This year the focus is on how repeated exposure to negative news coverage can impact on mental health. The Mental Health Foundation highlights how global and local events in the news can impact mental health, whether or not you are directly affected. However, there are
Nurses make up a considerable portion of the UK’s medical workforce, with around 750,000 on the permanent NMC register. But the wide variety of nursing career paths can sometimes seem overwhelming; what should you specialise in, and how does one role differ from another? We’ve worked with thousands of nurses over the past 20+ years,
If you’re looking to diversify your career as a GP, then working as a portfolio GP role may be the perfect choice. This type of GP position is becoming increasingly popular in the face of burnout among medical professionals, as more and more GPs look to mix up their day-to-day with exciting opportunities for development.
Athona is now working with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) as a preferred supplier to support them in delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care within London. If you’re looking for a rewarding and flexible role in the London area, we have ongoing temporary roles for GPs, Band 6 Clinical Advisors and Band 7 Advanced Practitioners.
If you’re a doctor moving from the UK to Australia, you’ve likely got several questions about the process. What does an Australian doctor’s salary look like vs the UK? How do you secure a doctor job in Australia? And perhaps most importantly: can UK doctors even work in Australia? To help you with your relocation,
If you’re looking for a new permanent healthcare role, or to move from a temporary post into a permanent position, we know it can be difficult to know where to start. From identifying your needs and what you want from a new position, to looking at working within either the NHS or private sector, there
Today marks one whole year since we launched The Art of Recruitment, our new website and our brand receiving a spruce up. But this was more than just aesthetics. Athona was founded back in 2003, so this year marks two decades in the industry. Over the years, we have strived to set ourselves apart from
Each year since 2018 we’ve run an incentive to help us say a massive thank you and to further show our support to all of our wonderful nurses and healthcare assistants. We are so thrilled to say that Merry SHIFTmas is back for 2022 and is bigger and better than ever before. We have also
We’re getting into the festive spirit with the launch of our brand new referral prize draw for psychiatrists applying for a permanent role. One lucky winner will receive a £500 gift voucher of choice from Athona, just for being referred (or referring yourself) to Athona and attending an interview! So if you’d like to start