Healthcare recruiter Athona has been appointed as a sole tier 1 provider by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Athona will provide mental health and elderly medicine doctors.

Tony Cooper, head of procurement, says: “We are all extremely pleased with the outcome of our tender process and the award of the one-year contract to Athona and are now looking forward to building on our existing relationship with the company over the next twelve months.”

Athona managing director Stewart London adds: “Being awarded this contract is testament to Athona’s relationship with the trust and demonstrates our commitment to assisting NHS trusts with cost savings. I am looking forward to working in partnership with the trust and continuing to meet their expectations.”