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Community Mental Health Practitioner / Psychiatric Triage NurseinHarrowinHarrowPUBLISHED MON 21 OCT 2024

Band 6: £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum incl HCAS  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation TrustFollow Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

The Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Community Mental Health Practitioner / Psychiatric Triage Nurse for its Harrow Community Mental Health Triage and Assessment Team. This role involves providing comprehensive psycho-social assessments to establish the care needs of adults with mental health issues, and the successful candidate will manage a defined caseload while liaising between primary and secondary care providers. The position emphasises trauma-informed approaches and offers extensive training and professional development opportunities to enhance the practitioner's skills and career progression within a supportive environment.

Key responsibilities include assessing health and social care needs, developing care plans, facilitating referrals to services, and providing short-term interventions for severe mental illnesses. The role also involves maintaining communication with GP practices, participating in professional meetings, conducting risk assessments, and engaging in training and education initiatives for healthcare teams. Candidates should be passionate about mental health and cultural awareness, ready to contribute to policy development, and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field.

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