Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Co-occurring Nurse Practitioner
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Co-occurring Nurse Practitioner
Specialist Community Co-Occurring Practitioner
Job Overview
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.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced practitioner for the Specialist Community Co-Occurring Practitioner role to provide a service across Denbighshire 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.
You will:
- 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
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, statutory partners, and third-sector organisations
- Build strong integrated relationships to support service users and their families
- 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 is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with strong leadership abilities and a passion for integrated, person-centred care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, though English- and/or Welsh-speaking applicants are equally welcome to apply.
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Working for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or are looking for a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) provides an ideal environment in North Wales. We are the largest health organisation in Wales, offering a full range of services including:
- Primary, community, and mental health care
- Acute and elective hospital services for a population of approximately 700,000
Join our team and benefit from:
- Supportive leadership at all levels
- Commitment to equality and diversity, including being a Disability Confident Employer
Applications may be submitted in Welsh or English. Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably.
Detailed Job Description & Main Responsibilities
Full supporting details, including the full job description and person specification, are available [here] or via Trac.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Hold qualified health professional status (e.g., RMN qualification)
- Professional degree evidence
- Significant personal and clinical development experience
- Demonstrated management experience and ability to work autonomously
- MSc qualification in an agreed area, or pursuing/working towards completion within an agreed timescale
- Community experience
- Supervisory experience
- Sound understanding of community mental health teamwork, including advanced knowledge of mental health with co-occurring substance misuse issues
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Desirable Criteria - Knowledge & Experience
- Relevant management qualifications
Attitude & Abilities
Essential Criteria
- Excellent communication skills, including IT proficiency
- Ability to lead staff and manage processes of change
- Strong risk assessment capabilities
- Clinical and management leadership skills
- Extensive knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance misuse issues
- Understanding of research and evidence-based interventions in relation to co-occurring mental health and substance misuse
- Knowledge and application of the Mental Health Measure
- Knowledge of current legislation and the Health & Social Care agenda
- Ability to lead the clinical governance strategy within the Co-Occurring Framework pathway, integrating CMHT and SMS teams
Desirable Criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Good care planning and problem-solving skills
- Experience in service user and carer involvement
- Application of Recovery and Rehabilitation principles
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