Mental Health Practitioner - Referral & Assessment Hub

NHS; Eccles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Travel across Salford footprint

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner for its Referral and Assessment Hub in Salford. You will triage referrals and jointly support decision-making for onward care, providing duty assessments at base or agreed venues, and traveling citywide as required.

The role requires post- registration experience in community mental health, clinical leadership ability, and a commitment to safeguarding and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in community mental health settings.
• Training and development in assessment and formulation.
• Knowledge of carers and service users needs and community engagement.
• Experience with audits and implementing action plans.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals as part of a team and guide onward journey.
• Carry out assessments for those needing specialist mental health services.
• Assess inpatients who may require services on discharge.
• Attend MDT meetings to discuss assessments and care pathways.
• Promote hub awareness within local services and GP practices.
• Travel across the Salford footprint to attend satellite clinics.

Skills

Triage experience

Assessment skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Registered RMN/OT/SW

Leadership training

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner for its Referral and Assessment Hub in Salford. You will triage referrals and jointly support decision-making for onward care, providing duty assessments at base or agreed venues, and traveling citywide as required.

The role requires post- registration experience in community mental health, clinical leadership ability, and a commitment to safeguarding and quality assurance.