Our Health Practice combines an in-depth knowledge of the public and private healthcare systems with a broader understanding of public services – and the commercial world.
We see ourselves as trusted advisers, and our clients tell us they value our ability to develop long-term solutions for them, and the strategic value we add. For example, we recently conducted the search and recruitment for the entire board for a Primary Care Trust and we have conducted similar exercises for merging acute and mental health trusts.
The insight we bring, through working with government and across the public sector, means we can offer “joined up” solutions, and find executives who understand the importance of the partnership agenda for health, the wider policy drivers, and the roles of the commercial and third sector.
Our growing track record in the private sector adds value, too, as the new generation of NHS organisations benefits from the best of business thinking. For example, the freedoms associated with Foundation Trust status mean that our clients may be looking for candidates with experience of mergers/acquisitions, investment finance, marketing or outsourcing business processes.
Of course, we can also help with single assignments, we pride ourselves on our flexibility .
We work with all types of NHS organisations, including: acute trusts, mental health trusts, foundation trusts, PCTs, and arm’s length agencies, like NHS Blood and Transplant.
We recruit across the whole range of senior roles, including those with new or demanding skill-sets, such as commissioning and finance.
And assignments also cover non-executive directors and clinical leaders. For example, we recruited the Chief Medical Officers of both Wales and Northern Ireland.
Specialists in our practice are from the health sector, and we see ourselves as a part of it – not just as experts in executive search and selection.
At the heart of everything is our rigorous, robust process. Our approach is transparent and always based upon fresh research. We look beyond existing contacts, and work with you to provide a bespoke solution every time.
Some of the specialists in our practice are from the health sector, and we see ourselves as a part of it – not just as experts in executive search and selection. We believe that our continued commitment and interest in health sets us apart.
Plus our belief that people are important. Those who have worked with us know that going the ‘extra mile’ comes as standard, and nowhere is this more evident than in the energy and seriousness with which we approach our networks.
The integrity of our process is very important to us, and we will work closely with you to interpret and develop a brief – but when we do need to move quickly, we have the benefit of one of the most effective networks in the business behind us.
And of course we are a UK-wide practice, so through Veredus regional offices we can provide the same level of service in Hull as in Havering (to choose two places we have recently completed assignments).
We bring solid sector credentials, for example we are accredited by the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency. Perhaps more importantly, we understand the needs of the NHS organisations of tomorrow, and bring a fresh approach to leadership thinking in the health service.
Above all, we see our role as to develop the capacity and capability of our clients. We never forget that we help organisations to take some of their most critical decisions, and make their most important investments.
We think that’s why so many of our clients come back to us for more.