Community Mental Health Triage + Assessment Nurse

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Community Mental Health Triage + Assessment Nurse The closing date is 27 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Triage and Referrals Mental Health Practitioner: An exciting opportunity has arisen within Brent for a triage and assessment mental health practitioner. The role is to screen referrals, undertake specialist assessments and provide brief follow up or facilitate an alternative service provision for people referred to the team. This is a front-line post which involves face-to-face work with services users' and their carers'. The post holders will need to be able to make clear and autonomous decisions based on the complexity of the presentations due to the persons health and social care needs. We are forward thinking, diverse and focussed on providing positive outcomes for the people we serve. Our strongly held core values are compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership which we apply to our working relationships with to those who use our services and our colleagues alike. Main duties of the job To provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate, evidence-based assessments for adults with primary mental health need. To establish eligibility for health and social care services for adults with mental health needs in line with national and local policy; the Care Act 2014 and Section 117; and any other relevant framework To undertake continuous risk assessment and risk management in partnership with the service-user; their relatives and other professionals. Recording and documenting using correct tools and systems. To co-ordinate a multidisciplinary response to crisis situations. To provide direct therapeutic care to users in their own home or other community settings, using evidence-based nursing skills and psychosocial interventions. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided to users, in collaboration with users, carers, GP's and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To identify carers and to support with referring for statutory Carers Assessments and Care Plans. To screen for Vocational Needs and refer on for full Vocational Needs Assessment where appropriate. To work in partnership with other agencies (e.g. Housing, Benefits, Social Services, etc) About us Our staff are our most valued asset and we work hard to ensure that our team members feel valued and encouraged to develop both professionally and contribute to the development of our service. We have a good reputation which we are keen maintain and continually improve. Our service is diverse and dynamic work place . We work together to ensure we uphold trust values and to create a working environment which promotes respect and partnership. Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro rata if p/t) Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-J-BR-0874-A Job locations Park royal Centre for Mental Health Central Way London NW10 7NS United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the Brent Triage and Assessment Team Based in Park Royal we are looking for a passionate Mental Health worker who is looking to make a difference whilst working in an environment that promotes staff development and training oppo