Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sexual Health nurse, to join our friendly, enthusiastic and committed team within the axess Knowsley.
Experienced clinicians who have both/either a contraception (DFSRH, LoC SDI or equivalent) and STI qualification (STIF Intermediate) will be considered as this is not an Annex training post.
The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care and manage all areas within the department demonstrating professionalism, clinical expertise with excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work. The work is varied and includes conducting consultations for both contraception and STI screening. Working from PGD to dispense both contraceptive and STI treatments, STI management and health advising & results management is also required as part of the role. The provision of LARC methods including sub dermal implant insertion.
This role is to work in the axess clinic site in Huyton or Kirkby
Working pattern will also include evenings
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care and manage all areas within the axess service, demonstrating professionalism, clinical expertise with excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work.
The work is varied and includes conducting consultations for both contraception and STI screening. Working from PGD to dispense both contraceptive and STI treatments, STI management and health advising & results management is also required as part of the role.. The provision of LARC methods including sub dermal implant insertion and removal.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an autonomous practitioner undertake independent consultations with clients, including assessing, monitoring and evaluating individual client's contraceptive and sexual health needs including referral to other Health Professionals required.
Issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directions & clinical protocols
Provide STI screening and treatment according to Patient Group directions & clinical protocols. Encouraging partners attendance and treatment when necessary.
Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to local policies.
To take responsibility for the smooth running of the day to day management of the sexual health service.
For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an autonomous practitioner undertake independent consultations with clients, including assessing, monitoring and evaluating individual client's contraceptive and sexual health needs including referral to other Health Professionals required.
Issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directions & clinical protocols
Provide STI screening and treatment according to Patient Group directions & clinical protocols. Encouraging partners attendance and treatment when necessary.
Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to local policies.
To take responsibility for the smooth running of the day to day management of the sexual health service.
For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent post-registration Diploma/degree level module)
- Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post-registration degree level module) following appropriate training
- FSRH LoC in SDI I-R
- Degree (health related) or equivalent
Desirable
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation Course (STIF) or equivalent experience
- HIV and AIDS related conditions (ENB 934 or equivalent)
- Care and provision for HIV/AIDS (ENB 280 or equivalent)
- NVQ trainer (D32/33)
- Counselling skills/certificate
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience within Sexual Health field (or equivalent experience)
- Recent clinical experience within Sexual Health/Contraception field ( or equivalent)
- Evidence of participation in Audit & Research
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of clinical issues within Sexual Health/Contraception
- Evidence of maintaining own level of knowledge and expertise within Sexual Health/Contraception
- Experience & knowledge of Fraser guidelines/Child Protection & vulnerable adults issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake a sexual health consultation autonomously
- Ability to undertake cytology following appropriate training
- Ability to undertake sample collection for STI screening and pregnancy testing (bloods/urine/swabs etc) following appropriate training)
- Ability to undertake client consultation and administer drugs/treatments according to PGDs following appropriate training
- Ability & experience in participating with surgical procedures and treatments (for example cryotherapy and colposcopy)
- Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people
- IT skills (basic keyboard skills)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Other
Essential
- To travel between sites (internal and external)
- Flexible
- Able to motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent post-registration Diploma/degree level module)
- Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post-registration degree level module) following appropriate training
- FSRH LoC in SDI I-R
- Degree (health related) or equivalent
Desirable
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation Course (STIF) or equivalent experience
- HIV and AIDS related conditions (ENB 934 or equivalent)
- Care and provision for HIV/AIDS (ENB 280 or equivalent)
- NVQ trainer (D32/33)
- Counselling skills/certificate
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience within Sexual Health field (or equivalent experience)
- Recent clinical experience within Sexual Health/Contraception field ( or equivalent)
- Evidence of participation in Audit & Research
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of clinical issues within Sexual Health/Contraception
- Evidence of maintaining own level of knowledge and expertise within Sexual Health/Contraception
- Experience & knowledge of Fraser guidelines/Child Protection & vulnerable adults issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake a sexual health consultation autonomously
- Ability to undertake cytology following appropriate training
- Ability to undertake sample collection for STI screening and pregnancy testing (bloods/urine/swabs etc) following appropriate training)
- Ability to undertake client consultation and administer drugs/treatments according to PGDs following appropriate training
- Ability & experience in participating with surgical procedures and treatments (for example cryotherapy and colposcopy)
- Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people
- IT skills (basic keyboard skills)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Other
Essential
- To travel between sites (internal and external)
- Flexible
- Able to motivate others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
