Gateway Deputy Manager - AylesburyinAylesburyinAylesburyPUBLISHED THU 13 MAR 2025
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In this pivotal position, you'll play a vital role in shaping the support we offer, delivering vital training to staff and guiding clinical teams in making informed, compassionate decisions. As a key figure in our Gateway service, you’ll foster an environment where sensitive communication and teamwork thrive. If you are dedicated to enhancing mental health services and nurturing junior members of your team, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity. With flexibility for adjustments and a focus on your professional growth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Are you an experienced mental health professional looking for a new challenge?
We're seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as the Gateway Deputy Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Mental Health Transformation agenda and make a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health conditions.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee crucial assessment and administration processes, ensuring our services are delivered to the highest standards. You will provide consultation and training to staff across various agencies, support clinical staff in making complex decisions, and act as the main point of contact for the Gateway service.
If you are passionate about mental health and committed to making a positive impact, we invite you to join us in this rewarding role.
- To oversee all assessment and administration processes in relation to the Service
- To support the delivery of a high quality link worker provision into primary care, secondary mental health services, social care partners, community based resources and voluntary sector.
- To support the Gateway Team Manager in the delivery of the service, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators.
- Ensure staff are trained and supportive, to have a sensitive, approachable, and informative manner in dealing with client and health professional queries.
- As the line manager for junior members of the team you will support the management of human resources meeting the Trust targets for recruitment, retention, sickness levels, agency usage, supervision and appraisals.
- As well as the day to day Clinical function, you will be responsible for supporting clinical staff to take complex decisions which are evidence based and recovery focused.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2where required.
About us
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
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