Substance Misuse Liaison Practitioner - HMP Berwyn
Band 4
Main area Substance Misuse Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week over 5 days to include weekends) Job ref 050-HMP-ACS004-0926-A
Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site HMP Berwyn Town Wrexham Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59
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.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments when there are complex issues. You will discuss the treatment plan and the related needs with the service user and the wider SMS and Health team and will understand his / her own role in delivering interventions and / or treatments within the plan.
You will identify any specific precautions or contra-indications to the proposed interventions /treatments and take the appropriate action.
You will support and monitor patients throughout, promptly alerting the line manager when there are unexpected changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing or level of risk.
You will support the Psychosocial and clinical caseworkers to manage health promotion initiatives and harm reduction messages
You will provide information to the Substance Misuse team on how individuals’ needs are changing and feedback on the appropriateness of the individual’s treatment plan when there are issues.
You will prepare for, undertakes and record interventions / treatments correctly, and in line with legislation, policies and procedures and / or established protocols.
Main duties of the job
Looking for a new working experience?
- Have you ever thought of transferring your skills to a prison environment?
- Are you looking to develop and gain extra experience in a challenging but rewarding role?
The Job Requirements
- You will be qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or have equivalent experience and have a real passion for developing your practitioner, clinical and wider skills within substance misuse in an environment that is ever changing.
- You will have a passion for helping people who use substances and improving their quality of life
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Diploma level or equivalent experience in a relevant health related field or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of Substance Misuse Practitioner role
- Awareness of wider healthcare issues and delivery of substance misuse care
Experience
- Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCSW or equivalent
- Experience of delivering groups and/or presentations
- Experience of working in a forensic/custodial setting
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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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.
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