Ms Natalie Sutton

Natalie qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 2008, following which she enhanced her Diploma qualification to a BSc (Hons) within Nursing Practice in 2014, both of which were studied at the University of Manchester.

Natalie worked in general medicine and complex care as a staff nurse, promoted to sister and then acting ward manager at the University hospital of South Manchester between 2008-2013. From here on, Natalie worked as a sister in specialist hematology and transplant within Central Manchester Foundation Trust from 2013-2016. Natalie moved into a Clinical Skills role at 5 Boroughs Partnership in 2016 and in 2017 Natalie obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Dundee to support her role.  Later Natalie was seconded to Clinical Skills Co-Ordinator within the same orgnaisation following its acquisition of services to become North West Boroughs Partnership in 2018, and in 2019 Natalie completed a Level 7 Clinical Examination Skills module. Natalie was then promoted to Operational Manager of community nursing teams in the same year.

Natalie then took a 12-month career break in 2020, working in New South Wales and the Sydney Local Health District as a registered nurse at a local hospital and a school nurse for a local private high school.

On return to the UK and North West Boroughs Natalie took a secondment to a Quality Matron role in 2021 within the inpatient mental health service line of Mersey Care having acquired North West Boroughs. From here Natalie was successful in obtaining a permanent position as Modern Matron – Physical Health in 2021 for the inpatient mental health care division within the organization, where she now works. Since employment within this role Natalie has completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and an Apprenticeship in Advanced Clinical practice and obtained her Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, finishing in 2024 from the University of Liverpool, supporting her role within nursing management, clinical leadership, research and education along with offering robust clinical practice.

Natalie has developed a strong professional interest in leadership and management within nursing and multidisciplinary teams. Recognised as an insightful and supportive leader, Natalie demonstrates a deep understanding of service and team needs, consistently providing tailored support to enhance performance and care delivery. With a particular passion for training and education, Natalie is actively involved in the development of both staff and patients, especially in the areas of physical health management and chronic disease care. Acting as a subject matter expert in physical health within mental health settings, Natalie plays a key role in the care management of service users with complex needs.

Natalie has a strong interest in incident management, staff support, and change management processes, contributing to continuous improvement and a culture of learning and to support this Natalie has worked in the development of medicolegal cases through private means, recently completing a medicolegal assistant and PA skills course to better understand the processed involved.

A significant area of Natalie’s practice has been the advancement of physical health care within mental health services—an area historically under-recognised. Their efforts to raise awareness, improve standards, and advocate for integrated care have been both professionally rewarding and instrumental in enhancing patient outcomes. This work has also deepened Natalie’s understanding of the mental health needs of individuals with severe physical health conditions, enriching their holistic approach to care.