Celebrating 15 years of Athona’s Psychiatry division

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 15 years since Athona’s Psychiatry division was started. Way back in 2007, Steve Anthony, now Managing Director at Athona, joined and started the psychiatry desk. Master Vendor Agreements and Tier 1 contracts quickly followed as the growing team built long-lasting relationships with the candidates and clients they were

UK heatwave: a guide to surviving the hot weather as a healthcare professional

As the UK continues to experience a heatwave and hot weather over the next few weeks and with record breaking temperatures expected this upcoming weekend, it’s important to ensure you’re taking appropriate measures to take care of yourself during this time. Below we’ve collated some quick top tips and examples on how to take care

Diary of a Digital Marketing Apprentice: The First Few Months

We sat down with our Digital Marketing Assistant Apprentice Jessica Lord, to give you an insight into how her first few months have been since joining Athona. We discussed life at Athona, day-to-day tasks, choosing to complete an apprenticeship and much more. Get to know more about Jess here:  What is your role at Athona?

New NHS mental health support service

As of the 11th June 2022, the NHS have hired thousands of new mental health practitioners to support those with mental health conditions such as; bipolar, eating disorders or psychosis. They will be offered what they need whether it’s a consultation, a referral or treatment, and will be sent straight to hospital staff without needing

Working as an RMN in the West Midlands

At Athona, we have a variety of different Registered Mental Health Nursing jobs available across the West Midlands. From the outstanding world-class museums to the stunning Warwick Castle, there is plenty to do when you’re not locuming. There are many perks and benefits as to why working in the West Midlands could be ideal for

Choosing the right role for you

There are many different job opportunities out there and here at Athona we can help you find the right role for you and ensure your journey into finding your dream career is stress-free. There’s a variety of different ways you can work such as; a locum, in a permanent position, as a contract worker or

Meet Emily, Athona’s Mental Health Nursing Business Manager

Emily Bongiorno, Business Manager on our Mental Health Nursing team, spoke with us to discuss life in recruitment, benefits of working with an agency and giving an insight into the mental health sector. Get to know more about Emily here: How did you get into recruitment? I started in recruitment when I was 17, I

Relocating to Scotland for work

Are you thinking of relocating for work? Here at Athona, we have a number of different positions available in Scotland for you to consider. With limitless places to visit, such as the beautiful capital Edinburgh, it’s no surprise that thousands of Brits relocate to Scotland each year for work! Scotland is also very accessible to

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