Support the screening, triage, and assessment of referrals, working within agreed clinical and operational frameworks.
Demonstrate the ability to assess and prioritize referrals based on clinical risk, acuity, complexity, and identified need, with appropriate supervision.
Identify and recommend appropriate care pathways and disposition routes, including onward referrals, signposting, and service allocation, in line with local and national guidance.
Clearly articulate clinical decision-making and rationale for triage outcomes and pathway recommendations, both verbally and through high‑quality clinical documentation.
Undertake initial assessments, synthesising relevant clinical, psychosocial, and risk information to inform care planning.
Work collaboratively with the MDT, contributing to discussions around risk management, formulation, and care coordination.
Proactively utilise clinical supervision, reflective practice, and feedback to support the development of autonomous Band 6‑level skills, including complex decision‑making.
Develop confidence in managing clinical uncertainty, problem‑solving, and prioritisation in a fast‑paced environment, escalating appropriately when required.
Contribute to maintaining safe and effective flow through the service, recognising pressures and balancing risk with responsiveness.
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records, ensuring decisions and rationales are clearly documented in line with Trust policy and professional standards.
Qualifications
Band 5 developmental opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner who is either recently qualified or looking to develop from a Band 5 role towards a more autonomous Band 6 level of practice.
Ideal candidates are highly engaged, demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, and are keen to build confidence, autonomy, and clinical decision‑making.
The successful candidate will be motivated to develop clinical reasoning and rationale, and to take on the additional responsibilities associated with a more senior role, with robust support in place.
Expected to work under enhanced supervision, mentorship, and structured support to ensure safe practice and ongoing development, with a named supervisor to guide a clear developmental journey.
About The Role
This is a fast‑paced and rewarding development role, offering significant opportunities for learning and progression. For the right person, it represents a genuine chance for rapid professional growth within a well‑established, collaborative service that values curiosity, reflection, and high‑quality clinical care.
We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge, as diversity makes us stronger.
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