Sexual Health - Clinical Practitioner

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.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Sexual Health Nurses - or a committed candidates ready to progress through an Annex 21 development pathway - are invited to join our busy, high-demand sexual health service at The Arch, Knowsley. Two posts available : 37.5 hrs and 27.5 hrs . We provide inclusive, confidential and responsive care to a diverse local population, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced clinical environments and is passionate about improving sexual health outcomes. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality clinical care, including assessment, treatment, health promotion and safeguarding support. Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement and a proactive, patient-centred approach are essential. For Annex 21 applicants, a structured development programme will support you to build specialist competence and progress confidently to Band 6. We welcome individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm for sexual health, a commitment to continuous learning, and a positive, inclusive attitude. Joining The Arch means becoming part of a friendly, forward-thinking service where development is encouraged and your contribution makes a meaningful impact in the Knowsley community. This role is to work in the axess clinic sites in Huyton, Kirkby and Halewood, 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.,

• 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 criteria
• 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, 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, 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, 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, To travel between sites (internal and external)
• Flexible
• Able to motivate others, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months' of their 18^th birthday. The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £26.50 (standard disclosure) or £54.50 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence. If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post. Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.