Sexual Health - Clinical Practitioner
Closing date: 15 May 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6, 12‑month fixed‑term contract Sexual Health nurse to join our friendly, enthusiastic and committed team within the axess Warrington & Halton Sexual Health service. This role will cover maternity leave and requires travel across all axess sites (Runcorn, Widnes, Warrington, Orford) on a rotational basis. Working pattern may include evenings and Saturdays as the service expands.
Job responsibilities
* Deliver patient care and manage all areas within the axess service, demonstrating professionalism and clinical expertise.
* Conduct consultations for contraception and STI screening.
* Work from PGD to dispense contraceptive and STI treatments, provide STI management, health advising and result management.
* Provide LARC methods, including sub‑dermal implant insertion.
* Take responsibility for the smooth running of the day‑to‑day management of the integrated sexual health service.
* Issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directors and clinical protocols.
* Provide STI screening and treatment, encouraging partner attendance and treatment when necessary.
* Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to local policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First level Registered Nurse/Midwife
* Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent post‑registration diploma/degree module) or willingness to undertake and maintain DFSRH qualification
* Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post‑registration degree module) following appropriate training
* Degree (health related) or equivalent
* FSRH LoC in SDI I‑R
* 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
* Significant 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
* 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
* 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 (e.g., cryotherapy and colposcopy)
* Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people
Other
* Will 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 requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro‑rata.
About the Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, which aims to improve the care we provide our patients.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and a wide range of people are encouraged to apply.
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