Business Details
23 Years
experience
Healthcare Recruitment Experts You Can Trust
Athona is a market-leading healthcare recruitment agency with over two decades of experience supporting NHS trusts and private sector organisations. Established in 2003, we specialise in placing allied health professionals, doctors, and nurses into temporary and permanent roles while maintaining impeccable compliance standards. As an ISO 9001-certified organisation and member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), we are trusted on every major NHS framework. Our success stems from a deep understanding of healthcare markets, a robust network of professionals, and a commitment to affecting the futures of patients, healthcare services, and professionals alike.We provide comprehensive support for locums, including training, revalidation, and CPD, while offering tailored solutions for clients facing recruitment challenges. Through our advisory board and international recruitment expertise, we deliver reliable placements that address evolving industry needs. Our values of transparency, community impact, and long-term career development have sustained our growth and reputation as a trusted partner in healthcare recruitment.
Services
Locum Recruitment
Permanent Placements
Doctor Recruitment
Nurse Recruitment
Allied Health Recruitment
International Staffing
Revalidation Support
CPD Training
Clinical Services
Advisory Board
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We are ISO 9001-certified healthcare recruitment specialists.
- Our team has 20+ years of experience in NHS placements.
- We operate on every major NHS framework agreement.
- We prioritise compliance and transparency in recruitment.
- We offer dedicated international recruitment support.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
Services
Locum Recruitment
Athona provides experienced locum professionals for urgent healthcare staffing needs. Our vetted candidates ensure compliance with NHS standards while delivering continuity of care. With specialist consultants across medical disciplines, we match temporary roles with practitioners suited to specific clinical environments.
Permanent Placements
We source permanent healthcare professionals for NHS trusts and private organisations. Our rigorous selection process identifies candidates with both technical expertise and cultural fit. Clients benefit from cost-effective hiring and access to hard-to-find specialists across multiple medical fields.
International Recruitment
Athona supports overseas healthcare professionals through IELTS/OET testing, revalidation, and relocation. Our international recruitment campaigns connect UK employers with qualified candidates worldwide. We facilitate visa applications and cultural integration for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Revalidation Support
We assist healthcare practitioners with revalidation requirements through structured CPD programs and appraisal guidance. Our advisory board provides tailored advice on maintaining professional standards. Candidates receive documentation support for licence renewals and career progression.
Clinical Services
Our clinical services team develops strategies to reduce patient care breaches through targeted staffing interventions. By analysing workforce gaps, we implement solutions that improve operational efficiency. Clients gain access to data-driven recruitment practices that align with NHS performance objectives.
Questions
How do I register with Athona as a healthcare professional?
Visit our 'For Candidates' section to register your details and upload your CV. Our recruitment consultants will contact you within 24 hours to discuss opportunities.
What types of roles do you recruit for?
We specialise in locum and permanent placements for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and clinical staff across NHS and private healthcare sectors.
Can international candidates apply for UK roles?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for overseas professionals including IELTS/OET guidance, revalidation assistance, and relocation coordination.
Are you on NHS framework agreements?
We are approved on every major NHS framework agreement, ensuring compliance with public sector recruitment standards and competitive rates.
How does your advisory board support candidates?
Our advisory board offers career guidance, revalidation support, and industry insights directly from experienced recruitment consultants and clinical specialists.
