Inpatient Quality Transformation Project Manager

Job overview

This is an exciting new opportunity to improve the quality in mental health, and learning disability inpatient services and inpatient care for autistic people across Cheshire and Merseyside, Lancashire and South Cumbria and Greater Manchester.

The candidate will support systems in implementing the National Quality Transformation project, via each ICB 3 year plan to localise and realign inpatient services in line with the National Inpatient Quality Transformation Programme.

Fixed term until end of March 2027.

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 20/11/2025 and the proposed interview date is 25/11/2025.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder is key to the success of the programme of work in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria, and Cheshire and Merseyside, in transforming inpatient services to improve quality and ensure best use of resource.

The successful candidate will need to work in collaboration with all stakeholders, support the collation and analysis of data, including on demand, capacity, activity and cost, and use their analytical skills to identify and communicate gaps in current provision, and develop plans to address these.

A key part of the role will be to translate key pieces of national policy and strategy into practice and support services to implement and embed in local plans as appropriate.

The post-holder will need to ensure that all of the work is co-produced and co-delivered and a range of lived experience voices are embedded throughout. Therefore the ability to form strong, supportive and effective working relationships with partners is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!