Amanda meehan

Amanda's journey is marked by an extensive background in GP Practice management, where she has worked in both the NHS and primate sectors.  As a fervent advocate for primary care, Amanda is a passionate communicator dedicated to fostering a culture of sustainability, resilience, and continuous quality improvement. Her commitment to elevating the standards of primary care is evident in her collaborative work with NHS England and as a mentor for practice managers for the Chartered Management Institute.

Amanda's expertise extends beyond problem-solving to the successful execution of quality improvement projects within primary care. She employs the Model for Improvement as a guiding framework, showcasing her proficiency in implementing transformative changes that resonate across the healthcare landscape. 

Amanda proudly holds membership in the Health Foundation's esteemed Q Community, a testament to her dedication to advancing healthcare quality and innovation. Additionally, her role as an Executive Coach reflects her commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential, fostering leadership excellence within the healthcare realm.

Amanda has spent over seven years in consulting, supporting over 100 GP practices and PCNs through a myriad of projects. From implementing digital hubs that transform access to healthcare services to navigating complex mergers and addressing compliance issues, Amanda's consulting journey showcases her versatility and problem-solving.

A standout achievement in the last year is Amanda's role in leading a practice through a remarkable turnaround, transforming it from an "inadequate" rating to a commendable "good" status in 6 months. Another example is the management of a merger of 3 practices in Chiswick where Amanda worked with the practice team to implement a  digital hub and transform systems and processes to optimise delivery of healthcare and ultimately improve patient experience.

Her hands-on experience in the field, combined with her strategic mindset, positions Amanda as a trusted advisor for GP practices and PCNs seeking to enhance their operational efficiency, compliance, and overall quality of care. Her track record of success in consulting solidifies Amanda Meehan's standing as a dynamic and influential figure in healthcare, shaping the future of primary care.  

With over 30 years of leadership and management experience, 15 years of which have been within the healthcare sector, I support businesses with OD, growth, operational change, compliance and lean working.

I am a sucessful change agent, impactful leader and project manager used to working in a partnership model within matrix organisations. I have worked as a specialist advisor with the CQC since 2014 and much of my time is spent supporting the healthcare sector although I have 12 years experience working in the utility markets.

My work portfolio includes:

*Management recruitment
*Management and leadership training
*Commissioning primary care project management
*Large scale primary care provider contract handover
*Mobilisation of multi partner working new service
*OD review and redesign
*1:1 executive coaching
* Team Building utilising Insights Discovery profiles
* CQC understanding, Improvement and expert training delivery

I am a specialist advisor with the CQC, a GP Development Adviser with the RCGP and deliver the GPIP programme through one of NHSE’s delivery partners.

I am a dementia friends champion, have been a trustee and govenor and always aim to be the best version of myself.

MCIPD, CMgrFCMI, FIoL, FREC, certified coach and NLP Practitioner.