Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the mental health and learning disabilities services for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking practitioner to provide specialist substance misuse care within the custodial environment, working as part of an integrated and multi-disciplinary health service.
You will be expected to deliver a range of specialist interventions at secondary care level to include referral management, screening assessment, triage and evidence-based interventions by providing one to one and group facilitated sessions whilst managing a mixed and challenging caseload.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include performing robust assessment, screening and interventions to offenders with substance misuse concerns and ensuring that all waiting times, assessments and interventions are delivered in a timely manner in line with Mental Health Measure Wales.
As a named care coordinator, you will need to be proactive, using an evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/ prevention activity and the management of acute and long terms conditions using a stepped care approach.
You will ensure integrated and collaborative working with other specialist services, including the continuity of care, liaising with community mental health teams to ensure appropriate sharing of information and provide comprehensive and timely reports and mental health expertise to Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement panels (MAPPA) police, probation services, solicitors and court liaison teams as directed.
Close working relationships are essential with all prison staff, to include the participation in sentence planning, resettlement, safer custody and ACCT processes. It is also essential to contribute towards support, advice, consultation and health promotion for both staff and patients.
About us
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.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,263 to £47,280 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-HMP-NMR
Job locations
HMP Berwyn
139 Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC registered RMN
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Leadership and management development training
Experience
Essential
* Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent
* Experience of proactive liaison in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary health and wellbeing environment
Desirable
* Experience within relevant and varied clinical areas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC registered RMN
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Leadership and management development training
Experience
Essential
* Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent
* Experience of proactive liaison in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary health and wellbeing environment
Desirable
* Experience within relevant and varied clinical areas
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
HMP Berwyn
139 Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
HMP Berwyn
139 Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
Employer's website
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