This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
The Team Lead – Patient Help & Support Centre will lead and inspire a team of Patient Support Specialists to deliver high-quality, compassionate support to patients and their representatives. You will provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and performance management, fostering a culture of empathy, accountability and continuous improvement. Working closely with Quality and Performance Coaches, you will monitor service levels, support individual development, and ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory and operational standards. This role requires strong people-management capability, a calm and supportive leadership style, and the ability to confidently manage performance in a patient-focused environment.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, coach, and support a high-performing team of Patient Support Specialists to deliver high- quality service across phoneline and live chat channels
Lead in providing a highly capable, empathetic, compassionate team in resolving patient queries at the first interaction
Monitor team performance using KPIs, quality assessments, and customer feedback, identifying areas for improvement
Support rota planning, shift cover, and day-to-day operational decisions to ensure smooth service delivery
Deliver regular 1:1s, coaching, and performance conversations to drive individual development and team standards
Work with Quality and Performance colleagues to implement service improvements
Ensure compliance with internal policies, data protection, and relevant regulatory standards
Provide daily support and guidance to advisors, acting as a point of escalation and expertise
Produce or contribute to reports on team performance, productivity, and customer experience
Requirements:
Previous experience leading or supervising a team in a contact centre, customer service or healthcare environment
Strong coaching skills with a proven ability to develop and improve team performance
Ability to prioritise workload and make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced setting
Skilled in interpreting performance data and identifying actionable improvements
Strong understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and compliance requirements
Nice to have:
Experience in a mental health or healthcare environment
Familiarity with contact centre systems, processes and tools
Experience supporting service improvement initiatives
Understanding of governance in a patient-facing service
Experience preparing or contributing to performance reporting