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Katharine Ives

@katharineives

Psychiatric expert-witness office manager driving compliant, patient-first operations.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead healthcare and medicolegal operations where I can manage expert-panel workflows, ensure GDPR-compliant quality reporting, and deliver compassionate, detail-perfect service in a fast-paced team.

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

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Current

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.

AL

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.

LO

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.

OM

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WC

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.

WC

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.

TS

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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