Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Homecare Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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About

Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) is a partnership Organisation established 1st April 2018 to provide and manage integrated community health and social care across the city of Manchester.

 MLCO’s vision is ‘Leading local care, improving lives in Manchester, with you’.  We want to support people to live healthy, independent, fulfilling lives and be part of a thriving and supportive community. We want people to have fair and equitable access to health and social care services, receiving effective, safe, compassionate care, closer to their homes.  The Manchester Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Service is a city-wide service and it part of Adult and Specialists Services  the Central locality.

The post holder will deliver nursing care and asset-based support to children and young people who are diagnosed with haemoglobinopathies and rare Anaemias. Nursing care will be delivered in settings where children and young people are including home, educational places or other social or culturally appropriate places.The postholder will collaborate with and support families , teachers and other professionals to ensure that information relating to a child’s health condition is understood and adjustments are made to allow the child and young person to participate and be involved in social and educational opportunities

 

 

Deliver specialist Paediatric nursing care in a community setting to caseload of children and young people diagnosed with haemoglobinopathies and rare Anaemias

Provide genetic counselling to child & families affected by Haemoglobinopathy Disorders.

Provide Self-care management plans for children ,alongside School Care Plans.

Provide a community-based phlebotomy service to support the efficiency of community-based screening and care of children and the new-born to establish haemoglobinopathy status.

Establish an education and health care support facility for affected children and their families and provide continued care and education.

Actively work in partnership with patients and parents ensuring that parents/carers are confident and competent in caring for their child at home.

Liaise with hospital ward staff when children are admitted to hospital to support discharge planning

Contribute to performance data to reflect and report the productivity, service activities and disease prevalence.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’heading.   

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Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application 

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. 

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment.  If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. 

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices.  For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. 

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026