Co-occurring Nurse Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves leading as a Specialist Community Co-Occurring Practitioner, working with Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) and Substance Misuse Services (SMS) in local county-based services. You will support the development and delivery of a co-occurring pathway, improving outcomes for individuals with both mental health and substance use needs. Responsibilities include implementing the Co-Occurring Framework, managing a clinical caseload, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and delivering training. This is a leadership opportunity for a skilled practitioner passionate about integrated, person-centred care.
Essential criteria
- Qualified Health Professional with an RMN qualification Professional degree Evidence of significant personal and clinical development Management experience and evidence of being able to work autonomously MSc or working towards completion of an MSc level qualification in an agreed timescale
- Community experience Supervisory experience Sound understanding of community mental health team work to include advanced knowledge of Mental Health with co-occurring substance misuse issues
Desirable criteria
- Management qualifications
- Attitude and abilities
- Excellent communication skills including IT skills Ability to lead staff and manage the process of change Excellent risk assessment skills Clinical and management leadership skills Extensive knowledge of Co-Occurring Mental health and substance misuse Issues Knowledge of research and evidence based interventions in relation to Co-Occurring Mental health and substance misuse Issues. Knowledge and application of the Mental Health Measure Knowledge of current legislation Understanding of the Health & Social Care agenda Ability to lead the clinical governance strategy within the Co-Occurring framework pathway across the CMHT and SMS teams
- Ability to speak Welsh Good care planning and problem solving skills Service User and carer involvement The principles of Recovery & Rehabilitation
- Qualifications and / or knowledge
- Qualified Health Professional with an RMN qualification Professional degree Evidence of significant personal and clinical development Management experience and evidence of being able to work autonomously MSc or working towards completion of an MSc level qualification in an agreed timescale
- Community experience Supervisory experience Sound understanding of community mental health team work to include advanced knowledge of Mental Health with co-occurring substance misuse issues
- Management qualifications
- Attitude and abilities
- Excellent communication skills including IT skills Ability to lead staff and manage the process of change Excellent risk assessment skills Clinical and management leadership skills Extensive knowledge of Co-Occurring Mental health and substance misuse Issues Knowledge of research and evidence based interventions in relation to Co-Occurring Mental health and substance misuse Issues. Knowledge and application of the Mental Health Measure Knowledge of current legislation Understanding of the Health & Social Care agenda Ability to lead the clinical governance strategy within the Co-Occurring framework pathway across the CMHT and SMS teams
- Ability to speak Welsh Good care planning and problem solving skills Service User and carer involvement The principles of Recovery & Rehabilitation
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £50,129 – £57,365 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Co-occurring Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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 acros
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