Triage Mental Health Professional | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Company: CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £45,953 – £54,254 per annum (pro rata if P/T)
Hours: Full-time
Location: London, NW10 7NS
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 29 Oct 2026
Closing date: 28 Nov 2026
The post holder will review referral information, make proportionate contact with the person and referrer where required, 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 escape any presentation that cannot safely remain within the routine pathway.
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.
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.
Please see attached Job description and personal spec.
Please contact the team if you have any further questions.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Nov 2026.
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