Amanda Phillips

Amanda Phillips is an accomplished Company Director and CQC Registered Manager with a wealth of experience in developing and implementing innovative models of care within the NHS.

Throughout her career, Amanda has demonstrated a strong focus on achieving excellence, driving growth, and taking ownership of commercial strategies to meet business objectives.

Her expertise lies in leading the growth and development of new services, expanding existing business practices, and successfully managing the acquisition and transition of new business ventures across the UK.

Amanda's leadership has resulted in significant cost savings for the NHS, exceeding £20 million, while consistently meeting service and profit targets. Under her guidance, the workforce has grown from four employees to over 100.

As a strategic business director, Amanda is committed to making a positive impact through inspirational leadership, fostering a high-performance team culture, and delivering tangible business outcomes.

Some of her key achievements include mobilizing new healthcare models, saving £20 million for the NHS, achieving KPIs and profit targets annually, and introducing innovative technologies to enhance patient care.

Amanda's track record includes leading award-winning services, such as the HSJ Partnership Award for Best Provider to the NHS in 2018 and the Health Investor Award for Best Public Private Partnership in 2016.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Amanda holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Manipulative Physiotherapy with Distinction from the University of East Anglia, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physiotherapy with First Class honors from the University of Hertfordshire.

Currently, Amanda serves as the Director of MSK Operations (formerly Director of Integrated Care Operations) at Circle Health, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives.

Prior to her current role, Amanda held various positions at Circle Health, including General Manager and Operational Lead for the Bedfordshire MSK Programme.

She has also contributed as a Guest Lecturer at Coventry University and Anglia Ruskin University, sharing her expertise in the healthcare and management domains.

Before joining Circle Health, Amanda held clinical roles at Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where she specialized in musculoskeletal and spinal care.

Amanda's commitment to quality care and innovative practices has earned her a Good CQC inspection outcome and a two-year contract extension in Bedfordshire for her new model of care.