Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Midwife | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	18 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£38,682 - £46,580 Per annum, Pro Rota
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	17 Ebrill 2026
Lleoliad:	Manchester, M139NL
Cwmni:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7836089/349-LCO-7836089

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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'. 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 service comes under the MFT-Urgent Care & Specialist Community Service.

The Manchester Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Centre provides a high-quality specialist nursing/midwifery service to the residents of Greater Manchester who are ‘at risk’ of having or have been found to have an unusual haemoglobin type. Services offered include health management for adults and children, genetic counselling and follow-up as part of the antenatal and new-born screening programmes ,as well as pre-conceptual screening.

The service also supports community groups by providing information and raising awareness of haemoglobinopathies.

The post-holder will primarily be responsible for providing health education, support, clinical advice, screening and genetic counselling of women and their partners in the antenatal period, including prenatal diagnosis issues.









Implement & Facilitate counselling/Partner screening at satellite clinics for other MFT sites.
Provide counselling and support to patients and their families, considering their physical, social, and
psychological aspects of care, and referring and signposting to other services as necessary.
Provide specialist genetic counselling to parents following a Prenatal diagnosis result.
Provide input and support to patients, to make an informed choice.as per the MFT/MLCO guidance to antenatal couples.
Promote inter-disciplinary support for women and their families by ensuring appropriate referrals
and communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. Work
closely in partnership with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Effectively communicate to ensure patients and their families receive information that is accessible
and meaningful to them.

Attend domiciliary visits to relay Newborn Screening results.

Proactively ensure that Antenatal and New-born screening National Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) are delivered in partnership with St Mary’s Hospital and MRI Laboratories and report risk

Ensure Antenatal and New-born Screening KPI’s are collated monthly and work with our Antenatal & New-born Screening Failsafe Officer.

Promote opportunistic screening and education regarding Haemoglobinopathies.





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.

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