Head of Admin and Operations

National health service; United States; Remoto; USD 60.000 - 67.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Flexible working

Remote work option

Resumo da vaga

Atrom Mindcare Limited in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Admin and Operations to lead the administrative delivery of NHS Right to Choose and privately funded patient services. This senior, hands-on role requires delivering high-quality patient care under pressure across NHS and private pathways.

You will lead admin teams, manage workflows, preserve data integrity and ensure actions are completed on time, while coaching staff and maintaining service standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualificações

• Experience leading administrative operations and teams, ideally within healthcare or high-volume services.
• A strong understanding of workflow management, service delivery, rota planning and capacity management.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple pathways, backlogs and deadlines with data-driven oversight.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate admin, referral, pathway coordination and patient liaison teams across NHS and private services.
• Oversee daily workflows, rotas, workload allocation, backlogs and operational priorities.
• Ensure referrals and private enquiries are recorded, checked and progressed promptly.
• Coordinate appointments against clinician availability and service priorities.
• Manage private patient information, fees, payments and next steps.

Conhecimentos

Operational leadership

Data-driven decision making

People management

NHS/healthcare experience

Analytical skills

Microsoft 365 tools

Formação

Experience leading administrative operations in healthcare

Ferramentas

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Descrição da vaga

Mindcare is seeking an experienced, resilient and highly delivery-focused Head
of Admin and Operations to lead the administrative delivery of our NHS Right to
Choose and privately funded patient services.This
is a senior, hands‑on operational role for someone who understands how busy
administrative services work in practice. You will lead the teams supporting
NHS and private patients, maintain control of competing priorities, identify
problems quickly and ensure actions are followed through to completion.The
role requires strong analytical and administrative capability, sound judgement
and the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure. You will set clear
expectations, hold teams accountable and intervene directly when standards,
deadlines or patient service duties of the jobKey
responsibilities- Lead, support and coordinate administrative, referral,
pathway coordination and patient liaison teams across NHS and private services.- Oversee daily workflows, rotas, workload allocation,
backlogs, capacity and operational priorities.- Ensure appropriate cover across referrals, private
enquiries, appointment booking, patient communications, documentation and
report workflows.- Oversee the end-to-end administration of NHS Right to
Choose and privately funded patient Ensure referrals and private enquiries are recorded,
checked and progressed accurately and promptly.- Coordinate appointments against clinician availability,
pathway requirements and service priorities.- Ensure private patients receive clear information about
services, fees, appointments, payments and next steps.- Run regular team meetings and conduct one‑to‑ones,
supervision and performance reviews.- Set clear standards, address performance issues and
provide coaching, feedback and development support.- Act as the main point of escalation for administrative
queries, complex patient issues and capacity concerns.- Ensure administrative activity complies with SOPs, NHS
contract requirements, CQC expectations, data protection and information
governance standards.About usAtrom Mindcare is a specialist mental healthcare provider committed to making high‑quality care more accessible, responsive and patient‑centred. We provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, with particular expertise in ADHD and autism services for adults, children and young people.Our multidisciplinary team includes consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, specialist nurses, pharmacists and experienced clinical professionals. Together, they deliver evidence‑based care in line with NICE guidance and recognised clinical standards.As an NHS Right to Choose provider, we support patients referred by GPs across England, alongside private patients seeking timely access to specialist care. Our services include ADHD and autism assessments, medication titration and monitoring, general psychiatry, psychology and ongoing treatment support.Operating from clinics in Epping and Leamington Spa, Atrom Mindcare
combines strong clinical governance with efficient digital pathways. Our ambition is to build an integrated mental healthcare organisation that delivers excellent outcomes, reduces waiting times and supports every patient with compassion, dignity and respect.DetailsDate posted13 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
45,000 to 50,000 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full‑time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference numberE Job locationsAtrom Mindcare323 Epping High StreetEppingLondonCM16 4BZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe
are looking for a resilient, highly organised and delivery‑focused operational
leader who combines strong analytical and administrative skills with the
confidence to set high standards, manage competing priorities and maintain
control during periods of pressure.You
will be comfortable moving between operational oversight and hands‑on
problem‑solving, using data to identify issues, making clear decisions and
ensuring actions are followed through to completion.
are looking for a resilient, highly organised and delivery‑focused operational
leader who combines strong analytical and administrative skills with the
confidence to set high standards, manage competing priorities and maintain
control during periods of pressure.You
will be comfortable moving between operational oversight and hands‑on
problem‑solving, using data to identify issues, making clear decisions and
ensuring actions are followed through to completion.Person Specification, Essential- Experience leading administrative operations and teams, ideally within healthcare, the NHS, mental health or another high‑volume service.- A strong practical understanding of workflow management, service delivery, rota planning and capacity management.- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends and translate findings into action.- Excellent administrative, organisational and problem‑solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.- Proven experience in workload allocation, performance management and process improvement.- Ability to manage multiple service pathways, competing priorities, backlogs and demanding deadlines.- Experience setting clear performance expectations and addressing underperformance.- Confidence using data, spreadsheets, KPIs and operational trackers to monitor performance and capacity.- Ability to work effectively under sustained pressure without losing control of priorities, detail or A clear,
professional and compassionate communication style, including when handling sensitive or challenging Confidence using Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and administrative or booking systems.- A good understanding of confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding escalation and accurate record‑keeping.Desirable- Experience supporting both NHS and privately funded healthcare services.- Experience working with NHS Right to Choose, ADHD or autism Experience within a CQC‑regulated healthcare service.- Knowledge of e‑RS, EPS, Cliniko or similar clinical and booking systems.- Experience overseeing private patient enquiries, bookings and payment Experience producing operational reports, KPIs and capacity‑planning summaries.- Experience leading audits, staff training or operational improvement projects.
Leadership approach
Essential- Lead with a firm, fair and consistent approach.- Set clear priorities, deadlines and performance Hold colleagues accountable for agreed actions and standards.- Address underperformance or inconsistent working practices constructively and promptly.- Remain calm, organised and decisive under pressure.- Take ownership of operational problems and drive them through to resolution.- Use data and operational insight to identify bottlenecks, risks and capacity requirements.- Balance supporting and developing colleagues with maintaining high standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential- Experience leading administrative operations and teams, ideally within healthcare, the NHS, mental health or another high‑volume service.- A strong practical understanding of workflow management, service delivery, rota planning and capacity management.- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends and translate findings into action.- Excellent administrative, organisational and problem‑solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.- Proven experience in workload allocation, performance management and process improvement.- Ability to manage multiple service pathways, competing priorities, backlogs and demanding deadlines.- Experience setting clear performance expectations and addressing underperformance.- Confidence using data, spreadsheets, KPIs and operational trackers to monitor performance and capacity.- Ability to work effectively under sustained pressure without losing control of priorities, detail or A clear,
professional and compassionate communication style, including when handling sensitive or challenging Confidence using Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and administrative or booking systems.- A good understanding of confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding escalation and accurate record‑keeping.Desirable- Experience supporting both NHS and privately funded healthcare services.- Experience working with NHS Right to Choose, ADHD or autism Experience within a CQC‑regulated healthcare service.- Knowledge of e‑RS, EPS, Cliniko or similar clinical and booking systems.- Experience overseeing private patient enquiries, bookings and payment Experience producing operational reports, KPIs and capacity‑planning summaries.- Experience leading audits, staff training or operational improvement projects.
Leadership approach
Essential- Lead with a firm, fair and consistent approach.- Set clear priorities, deadlines and performance Hold colleagues accountable for agreed actions and standards.- Address underperformance or inconsistent working practices constructively and promptly.
Remains calm, organised and decisive under pressure.- Take ownership of operational problems and drive them through to resolution.- Use data and operational insight * *?* etc.- Balance supporting and developing colleagues with maintaining high standardsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameAtrom Mindcare LimitedAddressAtrom Mindcare323 Epping High StreetEppingLondonCM16 4BZUnited
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