Inpatient Quality Transformation Project Manager

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and care services provider in Chester is seeking a candidate to support the implementation of mental health initiatives across Cheshire and Merseyside. The role involves data analysis, gap identification, and developing actionable plans while maintaining strong partnerships with local stakeholders. This is a fixed-term position until March 2027, with an inclusive application process encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support local implementation of the National Quality Transformation project.
• Collate and analyse data on demand and capacity.
• Communicate findings and develop plans to address gaps.
• Translate national policy into practice for local services.
• Co-produce and co-deliver work with diverse voices.
• Form strong working relationships with local partners.

Job description

A Vacancy at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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

Fixed term until end of March 2027

Shortlisting for this vacancy will be completed on 20/11/2025. Interview date is 25/11/2025.

Role Overview

• Support local implementation of the National Quality Transformation project via each ICB's 3‑year plan.
• Collate and analyse data on demand, capacity, activity and cost, and use analytical skills to identify gaps in current provision.
• Communicate findings and develop plans to address identified gaps.
• Translate national policy and strategy into practice and support services to embed them into local plans.
• Co‑produce and co‑deliver all work, ensuring a range of lived experience voices are embedded throughout.
• Form strong, supportive and effective working relationships with partners across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Cumbria and Cheshire and Merseyside.

Company Overview

CWP provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcoming applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Application Process

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction/initial training requirements of the role.

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.

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.

Applicants are requested to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. Enrolment for the DBS Update Service is encouraged, a small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.