At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead wound care and tissue viability initiatives, improving patient outcomes across mental health services.
- Company: Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, committed to quality care and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable communities and promoting inclusivity.
- Why this job: Be a clinical leader, influence practice, and enhance patient care in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Adult Nurse with NMC registration and experience in mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Provide expert clinical leadership in wound care and tissue viability across mental health services, delivering advanced assessment and management of complex wounds while influencing practice, improving patient outcomes, and reducing avoidable harm such as pressure ulcers.
Main duties:
- Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for wound care and pressure ulcers in Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust (GMMH).
- Provide advanced clinical assessment and management of complex wounds within inpatient GMMH settings and offer support/education to staff on wound care.
- Deliver direct patient care for complex cases and support the delivery of pressure area care and wound care in GMMH.
- Provide specialist advice and consultancy to multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).
- Lead education and training programmes for staff.
- Lead on the pressure ulcer panel and wound prevention group.
- Attend key meetings and conferences on behalf of GMMH for wound care.
- Support and lead quality improvement, audit, rapid reviews of care and governance processes.
- Lead on and contribute to policy development and service improvement.
- Advise on clinical risk and areas for escalation.
- Act as a clinical leader and role model across the Trust.
- Line manage individuals as required.
- Develop relationships with Acute Providers/Community Providers to support good working relationships and appropriate referral mechanisms.
60% direct clinical practice / patient facing.
Person specification:
Knowledge: Understanding of mental health and physical health interaction.
Experience: Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration. Understanding of supporting patients with SMI, self-neglect, self-harm, and challenging engagement, ensuring parity between physical and mental health care.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements: All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Where required, DBS subscription via the DBS Update Service with a fee of £16 per year. Disclosures required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (England and Wales). Employer mandatory: appropriate UK professional registration.
Equal Opportunities: Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Workforce representativeness of diverse communities, removing barriers for under‑represented groups including BAME, disabled and LGBT+ communities.
Community Matron: Tissue Viability in Manchester employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health
At Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values clinical excellence and compassionate care. Our Community Matron role offers a unique opportunity to lead in wound care and tissue viability while fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration. With access to ongoing training, a commitment to diversity, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, GMMH is dedicated to nurturing talent and promoting a fulfilling career in mental health services.
Contact Details:
Greater Manchester Mental Health Recruitment Team
