Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- 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
- 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
- Qualifications and / or knowledge
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
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Attitude and abilities
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
Management qualifications
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.
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 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Co-occurring Nurse Practitioner with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in St Asaph, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: To work across Conwy Area. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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