Janeth Soluta was one of the original members of our Nursing team when it launched 10 years ago. She has been a crucial asset to the success of the team and as we celebrate Nursing turning 10, we wanted to sit down with Janeth and speak to her about how she found the past decade,
Today, 8th March 2024, marks International Women’s Day where we are taking the time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s campaign theme is #inpsireinclusion and was chosen as a theme to emphasise the importance of diversity and empowerment, in all aspects of society. To recognise and highlight how
Meet Amy, Athona’s Business Manager for our Psychiatry team, who recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary working at Athona. To mark this achievement, we took the time to catch up with Amy and find out more behind her reasons for choosing a career in recruitment, her progression over the last 10 years and any future goals and
The NHS began their new uniform project in 2019 and it will be made available to NHS trusts from early 2024. This project is aimed at transforming the approach to uniform provisions across the NHS trust in England and was lead by NHS supply chain. The new uniform will be worn by professionals working within
Burnout can affect anybody at any time and may affect both the body and the brain. Burnout is also very common in healthcare workers and according to the 2022 NHS workforce survey, more than a third of healthcare workers reported feeling burned-out at work. It is important to understand the causes of burnout and to
Within health and social care there are over 350 careers, varying from surgeons, mental health nurses to social workers. Making it hard to know which profession suits your skillset best or if there is even a high demand for it right now. Here we’ve put together a list of current in demand healthcare jobs and
Continuing professional development (CPD) is a key aspect in the world of health and social care as it allows you to deliver safe and effective care. It is important to know what your professional development looks like and have a plan set in place to implement it each year. Who should be carrying out CPD?
The NHS first introduced the payment banding system back in 2004, ensuring “equal pay of work for equal value,” and aimed to both standardise and modernise pay across the NHS. To help you understand how the pay and banding system works, we have put together a guide that outlines the current NHS pay structure.
When working in healthcare, it’s important to ensure you have gained the correct licensing and are registered to the right council before you begin work. We have put together a list of the most common councils that you will need to register with depending on your profession. General Medical Council (GMC): The GMC is an
The purpose of a medical CV is to present relevant facts to a prospective employer. It should present you as the best person for the role and to give the employer an overview of your career, skills and experience to date. It may seem daunting having to submit your CV, so we’ve put together the
Are you considering relocating to Northern Ireland? Filled with hidden gems and unmissable sites, there is so much on offer. A country full of welcoming people and scenic adventure, Northern Ireland is a beautiful place to live. Below we have accumulated a few reasons why you should consider moving to Northern Ireland for work. Things