Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Co-occurring Nurse Practitioner
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Co-occurring Nurse Practitioner
Specialist Community Co-Occurring Practitioner
About the Role
The post holder will provide leadership as a Specialist Community Co-Occurring Practitioner, working closely with both Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) and Substance Misuse Services (SMS) in local County-based services.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and experienced practitioner for the Specialist Community Co-Occurring Practitioner role to provide a service across the Denbighshire Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) and Substance Misuse Services (SMS). This key role will:
- Support the development and delivery of a local co-occurring pathway, improving outcomes for individuals experiencing both mental health and substance use needs.
- Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Co-Occurring Framework.
- Maintain a clinical caseload while ensuring high standards of care within a robust governance framework.
Working collaboratively, you will:
- Build strong integrated relationships with multidisciplinary teams, statutory partners, and third-sector organisations.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop effective care plans.
- Contribute to service improvement through audit and evaluation.
- Deliver training to enhance clinical practice across services.
This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a skilled practitioner who:
- Has strong leadership abilities.
- Demonstrates a passion for integrated, person-centred care.
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Desirable: The ability to speak Welsh for local engagement.
Working for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
Organisation Overview
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, serving a population of approximately 700,000 across North Wales. They provide a comprehensive range of services, including primary care, community mental health, acute care, and elective hospitals.
Organisational Values
- Support for professional development.
- Alignment with an "Organsisational Values" framework and "Proud to Lead" competency framework.
- Commitment to equality and diversity.
- Recognised as a "Disability Confident Employer".
- Engaged leadership and equitable career growth.
Application Details
- Applications may be submitted in Welsh.
- Welsh and English applicants are treated equally under recruitment policies.
- Correspondence with successful applicants will be via the email address provided in the application.
Note: For detailed job criteria, refer to the attached Person Specification or visit the "Apply now" portal.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Health Professional with:
- An RMN qualification.
- A Professional degree.
- Demonstrable significant personal and clinical development.
- Management experience with evidence of autonomous leadership.
- Progress to an MSc or completion of MSc-level qualification within an agreed timeframe.
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- Community experience in mental health settings.
- Supervisory experience.
- Advanced knowledge of community mental health team operations, including:
- Co-occurring mental health and substance misuse issues.
Attitude and Abilities (Essential Criteria)
- Communication skills (verbal, written, and IT proficiency).
- Leadership qualities (ability to steer teams through change processes).
- Clinical and management leadership skills.
- Strong risk assessment competence.
- Comprehensive knowledge of:
- Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Misuse.
- Research and evidence-based interventions in these areas.
- Mental Health Measures (legislative alignment).
- Current Health & Social Care guidelines.
- Pioneering expertise in clinical governance strategy within the Co-Occurring Framework, spanning CMHT and SMS.
Desirable Criteria
- Welsh language fluency (for local engagement).
- Expertise in care planning and problem-solving.
- Experience in service user and carer involvement.
- Understanding of recovery and rehabilitation principles.
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