Job summary
Axess Sexual Health is seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team on a 9-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy, patient-centred sexual health service delivering high-quality, non-judgemental care. Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with experience in sexual health and be trained in either STI screening and management or contraception provision. Ideally, candidates will be dual trained in both areas; however, applications from nurses trained in one area only are strongly encouraged, as further training and development will be supported. We offer a supportive multidisciplinary team, opportunities to maintain and develop specialist skills, and a varied and rewarding role within a well-established service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse within the axess sexual health service, delivering high-quality, non-judgemental, patient-centred care. Responsibilities include undertaking sexual health assessments, providing STI testing, treatment and follow-up in line with national guidelines, and delivering contraception advice and care within scope of practice. The role includes health promotion, risk assessment and safeguarding, maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, and supporting service accessibility and patient flow. The post holder will work autonomously within their competencies, contribute to the supervision and support of junior staff, participate in audit and service improvement activity, and work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
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 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.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. As an autonomous practitioner undertake independent consultations withpatients, including assessing, monitoring and evaluating individual patientscontraceptive and sexual health needs including referral to other HealthProfessionals as required2. Issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directions &clinical protocols.3. Provide STI screening and treatment according to Patient Group Directions &clinical protocols. Encouraging partners attendance and treatment whennecessary.4. Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to localpolicies.5. To take responsibility of the smooth running of the day to day management ofthe AXESS service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. As an autonomous practitioner undertake independent consultations withpatients, including assessing, monitoring and evaluating individual patientscontraceptive and sexual health needs including referral to other HealthProfessionals as required2. Issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directions &clinical protocols.3. Provide STI screening and treatment according to Patient Group Directions &clinical protocols. Encouraging partners attendance and treatment whennecessary.4. Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to localpolicies.5. To take responsibility of the smooth running of the day to day management ofthe AXESS service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
- Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent postregistration Diploma/degree level module) and/or willingness to undertake and maintain DFSRH qualification
- FSRH LoC in SDI I-R
- Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post-registration degree level module) following appropriate training
- 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
- 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/Registered Midwife
- Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent postregistration Diploma/degree level module) and/or willingness to undertake and maintain DFSRH qualification
- FSRH LoC in SDI I-R
- Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post-registration degree level module) following appropriate training
- 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
- 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).
