Job summary We are looking for a qualified band 4 assistant practitioner or nurse associate to join the Warrington & Halton axess team. In axess we provide an integrated and innovative approach to sexual health through combining expertise in contraception & reproductive health, STIs & HIV, system leadership, digital health & postal testing The service has a mobile clinic that can be adapted for use in health promotion and community events. The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of sexual reproductive healthcare with specific focus on young people, LGBTQI and will have experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures (children and adult). They will provide general/specific care for these client groups and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring clients for assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required. The successful candidate will work alongside and / or under the supervision of the sexual health Practitioners, and other clinical staff within the axess Sexual Health team to deliver and evaluate care interventions developed to meet those needs. Supervision may be direct/indirect depending upon competency/complexity of work. Main duties of the job The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and will report to a Registered Practitioner. They will provide general/specific care for a client group and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring clients for assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond. To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf Follow us on Social Media: Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers Instagram - LUHFTcareers Twitter - LUHFTcareers Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per Annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 287-RMED-403-24 Job locations Warrington Bath Street axess Warrington, Bath Street health & Wellbeing Centre, Legh St, WA1 1UG Warrington WA1 1UG Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Initiate patient triage to be able to manage patient lists independently Undertake asymptomatic screening in fast track clinics and be able to order routine bloods/investigations and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values. Undertake a designated range of patient assessments such as reviewing a medical history and reporting any changes to the clinical team. Utilise clinical skills appropriately to enhance the delivery of patient care e. g. Venepuncture, immunisation and provision of medication under direction of Patient Specific Directions (PSDs). Manage and maintain own treatment lists for Chlamydia and a range of routine contraceptions, with use of PSDs. Manage and administer cryotherapy treatment where appropriate to relevant and appropriate patients. Undertake partner notification (PN) and/or support patients to use online e-PN. Assess those patients with special needs such as those under 16 and discuss with clinical team where appropriate and, ensuring all necessary safeguarding procedures are undertaken according to Trust and local service guidelines Manage recall of patients such as Hepatitis A/B & HPV vaccinations, repeat Chlamydia testing and Depo Provera injection. Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team Chaperone as required including assistance in LARC clinics Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols Use IT systems for relevant tasks g. accessing patient records & results, requesting investigations, data collections. Obtain consent in accordance with Trust Consent Policy To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery and to plan and deliver high standards of care (in conjunction with relevant professionals where appropriate) Undertake a designated range of interventions (according to protocol) to promote patient wellbeing e.g. smoking cessation, obesity, alcohol intervention and safe sex practices. Recognise the need for referral and undertake appropriate referrals to nurse practitioner &/or services within the NHS, independent & voluntary sectors Undertake, monitor & record the following basic observations:- - Temperature, Blood pressure, Pulse, Respiration - With readings outside of normal parameters referred/discussed appropriately within the clinical team Undertake pregnancy testing according to clinical protocols liaising with clinical team where appropriate according to clinical guidelines. Work alongside axess outreach practitioners in the community where appropriate. Leadership/Interpersonal To maintain health, safety and security and report any concern To maintain patient confidentiality at all times To contribute to effective communications with patients, relatives and members of the Sexual Health team To acknowledge own limitations and to work with the confines of the remit of the assistant practitioner and the knowledge and skills framework To supervise others relevant to grade and participate in their education and development To ensure effective and efficient use of physical resources To contribute to the development of services Education and Development To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans To adopt a lifelong learning approach to developments and maintain a portfolio of practice and development To contribute to the assessment and development of others where appropriate Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff and students to the team. To assist in and promote evidence based care Clinical Governance To ensure compliance with policies and procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others Maintain the work environment in line with infection control policies To report any concern regarding patient care Identify risk issues which could affect patient care Undertake risk assessments where appropriate To participate in patient and public involvement activities Support and promote peoples equality, diversity and rights To participate in audit & research, benchmarking and any other initiatives as required Conform to safe practices Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Initiate patient triage to be able to manage patient lists independently Undertake asymptomatic screening in fast track clinics and be able to order routine bloods/investigations and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values. Undertake a designated range of patient assessments such as reviewing a medical history and reporting any changes to the clinical team. Utilise clinical skills appropriately to enhance the delivery of patient care e. g. Venepuncture, immunisation and provision of medication under direction of Patient Specific Directions (PSDs). Manage and maintain own treatment lists for Chlamydia and a range of routine contraceptions, with use of PSDs. Manage and administer cryotherapy treatment where appropriate to relevant and appropriate patients. Undertake partner notification (PN) and/or support patients to use online e-PN. Assess those patients with special needs such as those under 16 and discuss with clinical team where appropriate and, ensuring all necessary safeguarding procedures are undertaken according to Trust and local service guidelines Manage recall of patients such as Hepatitis A/B & HPV vaccinations, repeat Chlamydia testing and Depo Provera injection. Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team Chaperone as required including assistance in LARC clinics Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols Use IT systems for relevant tasks g. accessing patient records & results, requesting investigations, data collections. Obtain consent in accordance with Trust Consent Policy To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery and to plan and deliver high standards of care (in conjunction with relevant professionals where appropriate) Undertake a designated range of interventions (according to protocol) to promote patient wellbeing e.g. smoking cessation, obesity, alcohol intervention and safe sex practices. Recognise the need for referral and undertake appropriate referrals to nurse practitioner &/or services within the NHS, independent & voluntary sectors Undertake, monitor & record the following basic observations:- - Temperature, Blood pressure, Pulse, Respiration - With readings outside of normal parameters referred/discussed appropriately within the clinical team Undertake pregnancy testing according to clinical protocols liaising with clinical team where appropriate according to clinical guidelines. Work alongside axess outreach practitioners in the community where appropriate. Leadership/Interpersonal To maintain health, safety and security and report any concern To maintain patient confidentiality at all times To contribute to effective communications with patients, relatives and members of the Sexual Health team To acknowledge own limitations and to work with the confines of the remit of the assistant practitioner and the knowledge and skills framework To supervise others relevant to grade and participate in their education and development To ensure effective and efficient use of physical resources To contribute to the development of services Education and Development To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans To adopt a lifelong learning approach to developments and maintain a portfolio of practice and development To contribute to the assessment and development of others where appropriate Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff and students to the team. To assist in and promote evidence based care Clinical Governance To ensure compliance with policies and procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others Maintain the work environment in line with infection control policies To report any concern regarding patient care Identify risk issues which could affect patient care Undertake risk assessments where appropriate To participate in patient and public involvement activities Support and promote peoples equality, diversity and rights To participate in audit & research, benchmarking and any other initiatives as required Conform to safe practices Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent Experience Essential Previous health care experience Ability to provide excellent patient care Knowledge Essential Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given. Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet Other Essential A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent Experience Essential Previous health care experience Ability to provide excellent patient care Knowledge Essential Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given. Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet Other Essential A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients 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. Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Warrington Bath Street axess Warrington, Bath Street health & Wellbeing Centre, Legh St, WA1 1UG Warrington WA1 1UG Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)