Job summary The position of Quality Improvement (QI) Project Manager offers successful candidates an opportunity to make a real difference to the care our patients and service users receive. QI Project Managers are given the opportunity to work closely with frontline teams to support a variety of different improvement activities all aimed at improving outcomes for those that access our services.The role is diverse allowing those with an interest in QI in healthcare to work on real world challenges across one of the largest NHS Trust's in the North West. The successful candidate will also be given opportunities to develop their QI knowledge and skills both in practice as well as by accessing our QI curriculum. If you're passionate about improving healthcare for our population's then join the team that is making a difference to outcomes for patients. Main duties of the job The Quality Improvement Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to day management of key strategic projects that drive continuous improvements in healthcare service delivery. The Quality Improvement Project Manager works with our Quality Improvement Leads and is responsible for a broad portfolio of improvement activities and interactions across the Organisation. The Quality Improvement Project Manager is responsible for driving our improvement projects and to deliver excellent administration, task completion, action logs and event management associated with QI projects. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 236-NCA-AC575-24-A Job locations NCA Wide - Requirement to work across sites HQ: Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD Salford, Oldham, Bury & Rochdale M6 8HD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree 2.2 or above Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Post graduate (or working towards) project management or business management qualification Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Proven previous work experience in a professional environment Prior experience in a project management environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Skills & Abilities Essential Presentation skills Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and effective manner Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree 2.2 or above Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Post graduate (or working towards) project management or business management qualification Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Proven previous work experience in a professional environment Prior experience in a project management environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Skills & Abilities Essential Presentation skills Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and effective manner 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). 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address NCA Wide - Requirement to work across sites HQ: Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD Salford, Oldham, Bury & Rochdale M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)