Triage Mental Health Professional

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 Triage Mental Health Professional The closing date is 12 November 2026 Apply for this job 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. Experienc