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Community Mental Health Practitioner / Psychiatric Triage Nurse – NHS Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

Employer: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)

Location: Bentley House, 15–21 Headstone Drive, Harrow, HA3 5QX, United Kingdom

Salary: £45,953–£54,254 per year, including HCAS (pro rata for part-time work)

Band: NHS Band 6

Contract: Fixed-term, 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time, flexible working

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Vacancies: Number not stated in the advert

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Reference: 333-J-HA-0759-A

Visa sponsorship: Available for consideration. The employer explicitly welcomes applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have current UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.

About the Job

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) for its Harrow Community Mental Health Triage and Assessment Team, based in Harrow and Wealdstone.

This opportunity is suitable for an experienced mental health practitioner looking to develop their career in community mental health services while supporting adults with complex mental health needs.

The service focuses on trauma-informed care and offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development, tailored training and career progression.

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The successful candidate will manage an allocated caseload of adults, assess their health and social care needs, and work with service users and their carers to develop appropriate care plans.

Main Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial mental health assessments for patients referred by GPs.
  • Assess clinical and social needs, including accommodation, finances, education, training and employment support.
  • Provide short-term interventions for people experiencing severe and enduring mental illnesses.
  • Undertake risk assessments in line with Trust policies.
  • Identify patients requiring urgent mental health support and facilitate rapid access to appropriate services.
  • Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care for patients moving from secondary to primary care.
  • Advise and support GP practices managing patients with complex mental health needs.
  • Coordinate referrals between primary care, secondary mental health services, social services and other relevant agencies.
  • Use appropriate therapeutic techniques and maintain high professional standards.
  • Prepare written reports and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Promote culturally sensitive, person-centred care that respects patients’ individual needs and beliefs.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

  • A recognised professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing.
  • Current, active registration with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
  • Evidence of post-registration training and continuing professional development (CPD).
  • Extensive post-registration experience.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary mental health team supporting people with acute, severe and enduring mental health conditions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
  • IT and digital competence, including confidence using electronic patient records and digital communication platforms.
  • The ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care packages.
  • The ability to develop appropriate interventions and support plans for patients and their families.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

The following would be advantageous:

  • Training in psychosocial interventions or family therapy.
  • Experience supporting people experiencing mental health crises.
  • Experience working with people who are homeless or without stable accommodation.
  • Experience working with people who use substances.
  • Experience supervising students and junior staff.
  • Experience in teaching, audit or research.
  • Leadership, counselling and group-work skills.
  • Training in staff wellbeing.

Is Training Provided?

Yes. CNWL offers a robust induction and tailored training to support the successful candidate in the role.

Development opportunities may include:

  • Coaching and in-house development sessions.
  • Preceptorship workshops.
  • Leadership programmes.
  • Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) modules.
  • CBT-P training.
  • On-site shadowing opportunities with services such as Home Treatment Teams and Psychiatric Liaison.
  • Internal training and continuing professional development opportunities.

Training and development will depend on the employee’s role, length of service and individual development needs. However, applicants should note that this is an experienced practitioner position, and extensive post-registration experience is an essential requirement.

Salary and Employee Benefits

The position offers an annual salary of £45,953 to £54,254, including High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS), with pro-rata pay for part-time work.

Other benefits include:

  • Staff coaching and professional development.
  • Career mapping and opportunities for progression within the Trust.
  • Free access to staff health and wellbeing services.
  • A supportive, diverse and collaborative team.
  • Childcare vouchers.
  • Season ticket loans.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Blue Light Card and retail discounts.
  • Discounts on mobile phone contracts.
  • Staff networks and annual recognition ceremonies.

Visa Sponsorship and Eligibility

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship: Applications are welcome.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust explicitly states that applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications.

This makes the vacancy worth considering for eligible overseas applicants and candidates who need sponsorship to work in the UK.

However, sponsorship is not automatic. Applicants must meet the relevant immigration requirements, the role’s eligibility criteria and the employer’s recruitment requirements.

Important: Current UK NMC registration is mandatory. Overseas-trained nurses must ensure they have the required UK professional registration before applying. A nursing qualification from another country alone does not satisfy this requirement.

Applicants should also check the current Skilled Worker visa rules and any applicable salary and occupation requirements before proceeding.

Working Location

The post is based at:

Bentley House
15–21 Headstone Drive
Harrow
HA3 5QX
United Kingdom

The role is advertised as full-time with flexible working. The contract is fixed-term for six months.

Application and Selection Process

Interested applicants should review the full job description and person specification before submitting an application.

To apply:

  1. Visit the official NHS Jobs vacancy page.
  2. Review the essential qualifications, experience and UK NMC registration requirements.
  3. Complete the online application and provide evidence of your relevant experience and professional development.
  4. Check that your application addresses the clinical assessment, care planning, communication and multidisciplinary working requirements.
  5. Submit your application before the closing date of 30 October 2026.

Questions about the vacancy:
Contact: Gbemisola Akinterinwa, Team Manager
Email: gbemisola.akinterinwa@nhs.net
Telephone: 020 8424 7701

Employer Information

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community health services and highlights staff development, wellbeing and professional progression as key parts of its working environment.

Official employer website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Source: NHS Jobs – Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Vacancy reference: 333-J-HA-0759-A.

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