Healthcare Governance Solutions - a specialist company that meets your recruitment, interim management and consultancy requirements

Frequently asked questions ...

  • Q. How can a sound governance programme improve my profitability?
  • A. An effective governance programme will help prevent potentially compensatable events, improve teamwork and morale, improve efficiency and reduce waste by appropriate utilisation of resources ensuring that you improve operating margins and profitability.
  • Q. Why are clinical governance programmes important for my organisations´ success?
  • A. Without a transparent clinical governance programme quality of care is compromised. Patients become dissatisfied, complaints will increase and your business will suffer. Furthermore regulatory compliance will falter and the risk of punitive measures will increase.
  • Q. What differentiates HGS from other Healthcare companies?
  • A. HGS has more healthcare management experience than other established recruitment and healthcare consultancy companies. HGS has the resources and healthcare knowledge to support our Consultants throughout their assignments.
  • Q. How can HGS help me prepare for external audits?
  • A. All of the Consultants at HGS are healthcare professionals, each with a unique area of expertise. We have the knowledge to survey a whole hospital against National Standards or standards that relate to specific regulatory bodies for example IR(ME)R regulations; HFEA; HSE; MHRA. Our comprehensive audit report will highlight and areas of non-compliance together with our recommendations and comprehensive action plan to ensure conformity with all regulatory standards.
  • Q. How will my hospital/company see lasting improvements from working with HGS?
  • A. By providing you with the building blocks to an effective governance programme, tools for performance management, access to the latest legislation and regulatory requirements and a team of experienced consultants, you will be equipped to deal with all future governance needs.
  • Q. What areas of expertise can I expect access from HGS?
  • A. Audit surveyors, radiographers, infection control, nursing, pharmacy, engineering and estates management, health and safety, clinical risk management, strategic planning and marketing specialists.
  • Q. Is it possible to purchase selected modules of the programme?
  • A. Yes. HGS offers bespoke packages to meet our individual customers´ needs.
  • Q. I have an urgent need to fill a vacant position. How can HGS help me?
  • A. We have long associations with many healthcare professionals. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
  • Q. Can HGS provide expertise for a short period to provide assistance/support with a difficult situation or special project?
  • A. Interim Consultants can be provided either by HGS or from our Independent Consultant Associates.
  • Q. Where do HGS get their candidates from?
  • A. Current candidates are either personally known to us or come highly recommended from within the healthcare industry.
  • Q. I am seeking a change in career direction within the Healthcare sector. Can HGS help me?
  • A. We'd be delighted to help you. We have experienced staff who can discuss your professional career direction.
  • Q. What are the next steps to exploring how HGS can help me?
  • A. Contact HR on 01625 424150 or email: for an initial discussion on your requirements and how HGS can help you.