Overview
This is a part-time vacancy at Salaried GP level in integrated Sexual Health at axess sexual health, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation trust, based at our Axess East Cheshire Crewe location. Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and should be on the GMC GP register. This is a less than full time post with flexible working hours dependant on candidate needs, and a job-share would be considered. Salary will be mapped to the NHS Salaried GP range.
The appointee will undertake 4 clinical sessions. These will be mostly in the Crewe site, but it may be necessary to cover the other sites within East Cheshire at times. Duties will include provision of sexual health services. There is no on call commitment. Timetable flexibility is available and job plan will be agreed with successful applicant on appointment.
Main duties
The commissioned integrated axess Liverpool Sexual Health service is responsible for level 3 contraception and STI care at the East Cheshire clinics, alongside multiple community pharmacies and GP practices. The team of 3 consultants (2.8 WTE) will be available to work in parallel with the post holder to support their development needs. Services provided include complex contraception and a full range of STI treatment including complex STI management and STI prevention. The clinical team of specialist nurses and HCAs will be similarly available to share ways of working which could be developed within practise. The service uses Idox Health Lilie system for patient records, and full training is provided if needed.
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.
Details
Date posted: 09 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,038 to £114,743 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 287-RMED-354-25-A
Job locations: Axess, Eagle Bridge health and wellbeing centre, Dunwoody Way, Crewe, CW13AW
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
The post-holder will:
Be approachable, non-judgemental and responsive to patients needs irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or sexuality.
Provide accurate and up-to-date information on contraception, sexual and reproductive health and Sexually transmitted infections to patients and other professionals.
Assess, examine and treat patients presenting to clinics or drop-in services including history taking, examination and provision of appropriate contraceptive and reproductive health advice. This includes: oral contraceptives, patch, vaginal ring, emergency contraception, barrier methods; injectable methods; counselling and offering Long Acting Reversible Contraception as per NICE; insertion, review and removal of intrauterine methods; insertion and removal of contraceptive subdermal implants; pre-pregnancy advice; pregnancy testing; support and advice regarding unplanned pregnancies and referral for termination of pregnancy as per local policy; undertaking cervical cytology; ensuring smooth running of the clinic by supporting nursing staff working to PGDs; giving medical advice over the telephone during clinical sessions; providing information and advice on STIs; performing male and female examinations and tests; assessment and management of asymptomatic and symptomatic STI; preventative care (vaccinations, PrEP, doxyPEP); promoting safe sex; respecting patients’ needs and wishes; under-18 safeguarding, Fraser Guidance and child protection; staying up to date with national guidelines and local protocols; participating in clinical governance and audit; maintaining confidentiality.
Training & Education
Take an active role in training programmes for DFSRH trainees, medical students, and other health professionals. Support training for nurses/midwives undergoing PGD training, non-medical prescribing and cervical cytology; contribute to professional development of medical, nursing and other staff.
Communication
Maintain good communication within the multidisciplinary team and with external health care professionals such as GPs and Practice Nurses.
Personal and service responsibilities
Personal Development Responsibilities:
* Maintain professional registration and work within competencies.
* Complete statutory and mandatory training relevant for the post.
* Identify training needs and attend relevant courses.
* Seek learning opportunities with peers in other organisations.
* Participate in NHS Appraisal and revalidation activities.
Service Responsibilities:
* Follow organisational policies and procedures.
* Work as part of the sexual health team to maintain a positive environment.
* Report problems in service delivery to management.
* Provide information on Working Time Directive compliance.
* Contribute to complaints, clinical governance, audits and quality control as appropriate.
* Support ongoing service development and use incident reporting (Datix).
Qualifications
Essential
* Basic Medical Qualification registered in the UK
* Full GMC registration
* Vocationally trained and accredited GP with MRCGP
* Faculty qualifications: DFSRH, LoC SDI, LoC IUT
* Trained in cervical cytology
Desirable
* Clinical experience in other aspects of women’s sexual health (e.g., vulval disease, psychosexual counselling)
* Knowledge of budget management and NHS values
* Faculty Registered Trainer status; STIF course; DipGUM
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A Disclosure will be required. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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