Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Quality Improvement Project Manager

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced project manager with a strong track record of delivering projects within a complex environment. This role will primarily be responsible for leading on the planning, setup and execution of the Culture of Care project and other related QI projects as required. This is a project funded by NHS England and delivered by the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH). The key priorities for this QI project are anti-racism, autism-informed and trauma-informed care.

The Quality Improvement Project Manager will providecomprehensive project management support to the QI Lead for the Culture of Care project and other related QI projects as required. This will include the management and analysis of data and assisting in organising new QI initiatives. The postholder will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring systems to manage the Culture of Care project and related QI projects where required. They will identify risks and ensure that appropriate mitigation is applied to ensure that quality standards are met, and project outputs are delivered on time.

They should demonstrate exceptional project management skills, be an effective senior administrator and have advanced communication and interpersonal skills. It would be preferable if the postholder has experience and skills in QI methodology and the application of tools and methods associated with continuous improvement.

Interviews to be held 30/03 & 01/04

Main duties of the job

To support and progress the Culture of Care project and other QI projects when required, alongside the QI Leads across different wards, teams and services across the Trust using QI methodology and frameworks.

To lead on management of systems for monitoring progress of QI projects against timelines and milestones.

To organise, plan, record and monitor QI training activity in relation to Culture of Care and related QI projects.

To support with knowledge of data collection methods to enable escalation of data quality issues and the effect on projects and contribute to solutions.

To develop and update project documentation (for example, driver diagrams and PDSA cycles) as directed by the QI Leads.

To lead on and contribute to specific projects as required by and under direction of the QI Leads to tight deadlines, including but not limited to issue resolution, progress reporting and on-schedule achievement of project deliverables.

To provide support with scoping out, setting and monitoring of clearly defined project measurement plans for current QI projects with an aim to drive continuous improvement.

To take a proactive approach to personal development within the field of Quality Improvement to use the skills/knowledge acquired to support the development of Quality Improvement within the Trust.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7754290

Job locations

Knowsley Building

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or relevant experience
  • Project management training
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Postgraduate or working towards in project management
  • Evidence of QI related CPD
  • Knowledge of QI methods
  • Teaching qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of project management
  • Managing various projects
  • Experience of report writing
  • Experience delivering presentations

Desirable

  • Teaching/coaching experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge in project management techniques

Desirable

  • Working in QI
  • Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Administrative and organisational skills
  • Working on own initiative
  • Written communication skills
  • Presentation skills

Desirable

  • Analytical skills including SPC charts
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Decision making on competing pressures
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or relevant experience
  • Project management training
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Postgraduate or working towards in project management
  • Evidence of QI related CPD
  • Knowledge of QI methods
  • Teaching qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of project management
  • Managing various projects
  • Experience of report writing
  • Experience delivering presentations

Desirable

  • Teaching/coaching experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge in project management techniques

Desirable

  • Working in QI
  • Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Administrative and organisational skills
  • Working on own initiative
  • Written communication skills
  • Presentation skills

Desirable

  • Analytical skills including SPC charts
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Decision making on competing pressures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Knowsley Building

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Knowsley Building

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Quality Improvement

Alison Schofield

alison.schofield@gmmh.nhs.uk

07583694304

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7754290

Job locations

Knowsley Building

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL


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