Deputy Programme Manager (NCAP)

£35,791 - £39,651 pa pro rata, plus excellent benefits

Fixed-Term Contract until 31 July 2027

The National Clinical Audit of Psychosis (NCAP) is seeking a Deputy Programme Manager to join the team within the College Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI). NCAP is an NHS-funded national clinical audit programme that works with mental health services to audit and improve the quality of care and treatment provided to people with psychosis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive individual looking to further their career in healthcare quality improvement, clinical audit and programme management. Working closely with the Programme Manager, the successful candidate will support the delivery and development of NCAP's work and contribute to improving mental health services through the effective use of data.

The successful candidate will have experience of coordinating projects, analysing data and producing reports, together with excellent organisational and communication skills. Experience of using SPSS or other software for statistical data analysis is essential.

Responsibilities will include supervising project staff and managing the team's workload; supporting the planning and delivery of NCAP; contributing to data collection, analysis and reporting and dashboard development; producing high-quality reports and project outputs; liaising with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders; and supporting the organisation and delivery of project activities, including workshops and events.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 21,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is an award winning, values-based organisation.

Closing date: 12 October 2026.