Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Homecare Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a paediatric nurse to deliver specialist care in community settings for children and young people with haemoglobinopathies and rare anaemias. You will work with families, schools and hospital staff to support health, education and safe discharge planning.

The role involves genetic counselling, self‑care planning and community phlebotomy to support newborn and child screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Paediatric nursing care in a community setting to 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.

Job description

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.

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, 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.