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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Triage Mental Health Professional

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

The post holder will review referral information, make proportionate contact with the person and referrer whererequired, complete assessment and risk formulation,determine the most appropriate pathway and document a clear outcome. The role will primarily focus on triage, formulation, clinical decision-making, advice, signposting and timely onward allocation. Where required by service need some referrals may need further assessment. The post holder will work closely crisis pathways such as SPA, A & E , MHCAS, Mhec as well as CMHH. Post holder will need to be confident in decision making and escalate any presentation that cannot safely remain within the routine pathway.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Brent Home treatment team hub, you will provide skilled clinical triage and assessment for routine adult mental health referrals. You will use professional judgement to assess need, risk and urgency, working collaboratively with service users, carers, referrers and the wider multidisciplinary team to agree safe and appropriate outcomes. The role includes contributing to daily referral discussions, supporting allocation, signposting and onward referral and escalating concerns where increased risk or urgency is identified. You will promote recovery-focused, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice, maintain high standards of clinical documentation and decision-making.

About us

Our Hub is a busy, supportive and evolving service where teamwork really matters. We encourage people to bring their ideas, learn from one another and have a voice in how we improve. You'll be joining a team that values openness, collaboration and development, with a shared commitment to providing the best possible care for the people and communities we serve.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-J-BR-0885

Job locations

Park Royal Centre For Mental Health

Central way

London

NW107NS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and personal spec.

Please contact the team if you have any further questions

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and personal spec.

Please contact the team if you have any further questions

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, Mental Health SW, Mental health OT Current registration with NMC or HPCC Evidence of regular updating of practice in line with professional registration requirements

Desirable

• Mentorship/practice teacher certificate MSc or postgraduate diploma in mental health interventions

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to recognise deterioration or urgent risk, escalate appropriately and work confidently across routine and urgent pathway interfaces.
• To communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Personalisation and the Recovery approach

Desirable

• Knowledge of the socio-economic factors in relation to mental health problems

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in adult mental health services.
• Experience of completing biopsychosocial mental health assessments and risk formulations, making autonomous clinical decisions and managing competing priorities.

Desirable

• Experience Of working contact with primary health care team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, Mental Health SW, Mental health OT Current registration with NMC or HPCC Evidence of regular updating of practice in line with professional registration requirements

Desirable

• Mentorship/practice teacher certificate MSc or postgraduate diploma in mental health interventions

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to recognise deterioration or urgent risk, escalate appropriately and work confidently across routine and urgent pathway interfaces.
• To communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Personalisation and the Recovery approach

Desirable

• Knowledge of the socio-economic factors in relation to mental health problems

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in adult mental health services.
• Experience of completing biopsychosocial mental health assessments and risk formulations, making autonomous clinical decisions and managing competing priorities.

Desirable

• Experience Of working contact with primary health care team.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park Royal Centre For Mental Health

Central way

London

NW107NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park Royal Centre For Mental Health

Central way

London

NW107NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Gena Rasekh

[email protected]

07301575869

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-J-BR-0885

Job locations

Park Royal Centre For Mental Health

Central way

London

NW107NS

United Kingdom

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