Project Lead - New Hospital Programme

Interim Project Manager – Mental Health Hospital Transition Programme

Are you an experienced senior project leader with a track record of operational excellence in health or social care? Do you thrive on complex transformation programmes that deliver benefits to patients, staff and communities? If so, this high-impact interim role could be for you.

We’re looking for an accomplished Interim Project Manager to oversee the operational delivery of a major mental health hospital transition programme. This is a unique opportunity to lead the safe, smooth and effective move of inpatient services to a newly built, state-of-the-art mental health facility, due to open in Spring 2026.

Working closely with clinical teams, estates, HR, IT and other stakeholders, you’ll design and deliver the full operational transition plan — from workforce readiness and policy development, to equipment procurement, staff familiarisation and cultural change. It’s a high-profile leadership role, shaping the future of care.

You’ll bring:

Senior-level NHS or healthcare project leadership experience Expertise in managing large-scale operational change and transformation Experience in the delivery of new NHS services or Capital Estates programmes Excellent stakeholder and programme management skills

This is a pivotal role in a flagship programme, offering both challenge and reward in equal measure.

WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS?
We’ve been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

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