Co-occurring Nurse Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The post holder at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales will provide leadership as a Specialist Community Co-Occurring Practitioner, working across Conwy CMHT and Substance Misuse Services.

You will lead the Co-Occurring Framework, maintain a clinical caseload, and drive service improvement through audits, training and robust governance, in collaboration with multidisciplinary and third-sector partners to deliver person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist community working with co-occurring mental health and substance misuse needs.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary settings and governance.
• Ability to develop and monitor integrated pathways and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Co-Occurring Framework within CMHT and SMS.
• Maintain a clinical caseload while delivering high-quality care.
• Deliver Training to improve clinical practice and drive service improvement.

Job description

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 to provide a service across the Conwy 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.

You will lead the implementation and monitoring of the Co-Occurring Framework, while maintaining a clinical caseload and ensuring high standards of care within a robust governance framework. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, statutory partners, and third-sector organisations, you will help build strong integrated relationships to support service users and their families.

The role includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing effective care plans, contributing to service improvement through audit and evaluation, and delivering 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 for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.