Situation

ADHB needed a CSSD Manager to lead their world class department.  Management believed that Western Europe and the UK were the sources most likely to provide the person with the required experience and skill set. more.. They required someone with proven leadership within a complex, high-volume, multi-site organisation and with specific experience of the model, systems and processes utilised at ADHB.

Strategy

Denise Corlett and Gordon Duncan undertook the search for a suitable candidate in these international markets.   The strategy was multi-faceted and included:-

• Gaining a full brief and a visit of ADHB CSSD to understand the specific requirements, model and systems that any suitable candidate would need to work with and understand.
• Researching the key bodies, organisations, networks , hospitals and super centres in Western Europe/UK that were related to this
• Liaising with overseas NPA (network partner) firms to assist in the search process
  Speaking with previous CSSD Manager to understand the role in more detail and to gather any other contacts in Western Europe.
• Approaching key people working in this market to "spread the word", gather further contacts, and recruit potential candidates.  Key people in France, Holland, Germany, England, Scotland and Ireland.
• Advertising online and in print media magazines specific to the Decontamination and Sterilisation market in Europe. 

Outcome

109 days from taking the brief to having a signed contract.

Client comment:-  "... the best part for us was the time and effort your team put in, to really understand the type of person needed for this very unusual role. This meant we weren't bogged down by unsuitable applicants and all the consequent time wasting…"

Dr. Vanessa Beavis, Director Anaesthesia and Operating Rooms, Auckland City Hospital

Candidate comment: - "I found the experience dealing with Denise at FJ very professional and friendly, it was more like speaking to a friend rather than a consultant. They addressed a number of concerns for me at an early stage that made our move much easier.
As for the job.....Best move I've made".

Garry Gorham, CSSD Manager, Auckland City Hospital