Deputy Programme Manager (NAED) and Deputy Programme Manager (NAD)
Working pattern: Hybrid
Contract types: Fixed Term Contracts
Deputy Programme Manager - National Audit of Dementia (until 31 December 2027)
Deputy Programme Manager – National Audit of Eating Disorders (until 31 July 2027)
Location: London
Interview date: Tuesday 7th July 2026 (via MS Teams)
THE ROLES
We have exciting opportunities for two dynamic and proactive individuals to join RCPsych as Deputy Programme Managers – one will be working for the National Audit of Dementia (NAD), and another will be working for the National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED). These are great opportunities to assist the Programme Managers in each of these networks in setting up and managing an exciting new audit programme using innovative methodologies to support services for people with eating disorders.
Our exciting programmes of NHS-funded national clinical audits are part of the College Centre for Quality Improvement. The National Audit of Eating Disorders is a new audit which will provide important data to drive forward improvements in care for people with eating disorders.
Read here to learn more about NAED
The National Audit of Dementia works within two healthcare settings, general hospitals and memory services, to improve the quality of care provided for people living with dementia.
Read here to learn more about NAD
The successful candidates will have experience in project management and quality improvement in healthcare and/or clinical audit, and research and will have a keen interest in data analytics. They will line manage staff, develop and deliver project plans and support the Programme Manager of their network in delivering all aspects of the project, including developing sampling methods and producing national reports. Excellent organisational, report writing, interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as excellent attention to detail. Responsibilities include: overseeing project plans; supervising staff; designing data collection tools; collecting and analysing data; writing reports; organising events.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake DBS checks.
Candidates are advised to state the Deputy Programme Manager role/s of their choice in their Cover Letter.
THE COLLEGE
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.
For any queries, please e-mail: [email protected]
If you require assistance or any other reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact [email protected]
STAFF BENEFITS
To help we offer a range of excellent staff benefits including:
- up to 25 days of annual leave, depending on length of service (exclusive of public and bank holidays)
- up to six College closures days (during May, August and December)
- generous flexi-time and time off in lieu (TOIL) schemes
- enhanced maternity leave (eight weeks at full pay, 18 weeks at half pay, 13 weeks lower rate SMP, 13 weeks unpaid leave)
- enhanced paternity leave (two weeks at full pay, rather than at statutory level)
- interest-free season ticket loan
- subsidised café at our London Head Office
- health and wellbeing package (including up to £160 for complementary therapies)
- money towards annual eye tests
- 24/7 health and stress-related helplines
- management support helplines
- Group Income Protection Scheme
- generous pension and life assurance schemes
The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Charity registration. no. 228636.
The College is a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. A Disability Confident employer will offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria (essential) for the job as defined by the employer. Please see Candidate Information Pack for more information.
