Katharine Ives
@katharineives
Psychiatric expert-witness office manager driving compliant, patient-first operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m a highly organised Psychiatric Expert Witness Office Manager and Medical Secretary with extensive experience supporting private clinics and specialised medical consultants. I’m known for operational excellence across complex case lifecycles, multi-consultant diaries, and delivering consistently high standards of patient care.
In my current role, I lead division growth—promoted to head the psychiatric division and delivering over 100% sector growth through operational optimisation and service excellence. I expand and onboard expert witnesses by headhunting and building a stronger expert panel, while acting as the central point of contact for solicitor clients and experts from start to court-ready reporting.
I also protect quality and compliance by overseeing auditing, proofreading, and formatting of medical reports to ensure strict legal and court standards, alongside managing invoicing for completed reports. Previously, I strengthened my accuracy-focused medical administration and scheduling strengths, and I’ve supported financial administration using Xero and VAT processes to maintain reliable, compliant reporting under deadlines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Psychiatric Expert Witness OM
Psychiatric/Pain Expert Ltd
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Promoted to head of the psychiatric division, driving over 100% sector growth through operational optimisation and service excellence. Recruited and onboarded six new expert witnesses and managed end-to-end, court-ready medicolegal report workflows with strict legal and GDPR compliance.
Accounts Clerk
Adepta Ltd
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Managed accurate input of purchase and sales data into complex spreadsheets to support client accounts and year-end tax preparation. Oversaw end-to-end VAT data collection and submitted compliant returns using Xero within statutory deadlines.
Medical Secretary
London Sports Orthopaedics
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Supported day-to-day operations of a fast-paced private orthopaedic practice by coordinating complex clinic files and keeping consultants fully briefed. Managed surgical scheduling and handled outstanding medical invoices for patients, insurers, and third-party providers to ensure timely payments.
Makeup Retail Sales Lead
The Body Shop
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)
Delivered premium product recommendations and consultative service to meet individual customer needs and help the team reach competitive sales targets. Coached other consultants in advanced cosmetic techniques and trends across the store and wider retail region.
Receptionist and Admin Clerk
Operation Mobilisation
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
Acted as the professional front-of-house contact, welcoming visitors and managing a busy reception desk. Handled and routed incoming digital and telephone enquiries efficiently to support day-to-day operations.
Medical Secretary
Rockbridge Medical
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Completed intensive training for a medical secretary outsourcing service supporting four busy orthopaedic consultants with comprehensive administrative coverage. Role ended due to change in business circumstances.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
West Thames College
Higher National Diploma (HND), Specialist Makeup
Grade: Merit
Completed a Specialist Makeup Higher National Diploma (HND) at West Thames College, achieving a Merit.
West Thames College
Fashion Makeup Techniques (Level 3), Fashion Makeup Techniques
Grade: Distinction
Completed Fashion Makeup Techniques at Level 3 at West Thames College, achieving a Distinction.
The Ravensbourne School
BTEC National Diploma, Art and Design
Grade: Distinction
Completed a BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design at The Ravensbourne School, achieving a Distinction.
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