We’ve made a short film explaining how we affect the futures of our doctors. We take our responsibilities seriously: to our doctors, to the NHS Trusts and private hospitals we work with and, most importantly, to the patients they treat. Take a look to find out how we can affect your future in a positive
Inspired by the psychiatrists they work with, our Psychiatry desk decided to fundraise for the mental health charity Mind recently – by running 5K wearing Santa outfits! Undeterred by the wind and the rain, our intrepid team completed the course in good time – all the team finished within 35 minutes – and so far
Athona is delighted to announce that we’ve raised a whopping £11,069.20 for three charities over the past year. During the 2014-2015 financial year, we raised £6,858.61 for Guide Dogs; £3,205.53 for Saint Francis Hospice; and £995.16 for Hopefield Animal Sanctuary. Our outstanding fundraising was a combination of team events (a glamorous, Las Vegas-themed ball, a pub quiz
The GMC and NMC have jointly announced their guidance on professional duty of candour for doctors, nurses and midwives. The guidance says that doctors, nurses and midwives have a professional duty to be open and honest with patients when things go wrong. It says that they should always report when mistakes are made that have compromised
Athona was delighted to attend and sponsor the annual AIMCAUK gala dinner recently. AIMCAUK is an autonomous, non-profitable and charitable organization. Its prime goal is the welfare of graduates of Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan, who now work in the UK. Tanya Ironmonger of Athona Recruitment is pictured below with Dr Ishfaq Ahmed and Mr Ayaz Asghar, chairman
Dr Louise qualified as a GP in 2014 and has worked in various locum roles around the south west and south east. She is currently on a long-term placement, via Athona, with a community hospital. Here she explains why community hospital medicine works for her. I enjoy seeing new places and experiencing different ways
One of our nominated charities this year is Guide Dogs – and seven Guide Dog puppies dropped into our office recently. Scroll through our album to see the action. Warning – seriously cute puppy photos may put you off your work.
Athona is delighted to announce that, according to the latest data from the GMC, we have achieved a low deferral rate. This is key information for doctors; it means, when it comes to revalidation, you have the best chance of success with Athona. We’re now the proven experts in this field; we know how to ensure our doctors are well
Can you spot yourself in these photos from our Las Vegas themed charity ball? Athona’s second annual charity ball, in aid of Saint Francis Hospice and Guide Dogs, was a huge success. But what do you expect when Elvis is in the building and boxer Smokin’ Joe Mullender is on the dancefloor?
Five great benefits of locum dietitian work By Dr Charu Kartik, nutrition and dietetic advisor Dr Charu Kartik has a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and has two decades of experience working as a specialist registered dietitian in permanent and locum roles in various specialties and countries. She has been registered with Athona since 2014. Here,