Job summary This is a part-time (0.4 WTE) vacancy at Salaried GP level in Sexual Health Sexual Health at axess sexual health, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation trust, Warrington and Halton Sexual Health service. 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. Please see below job description for full role breakdown. Main duties of the job To undertake clinics in integrated sexual health, including contraception provision and provision of long acting contraception, STI investigation and management. 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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis 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 theircareers page. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £73,113 to £110,330 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 287-RMED-37-25 Job locations Axess Sexual Health - Warrington and Halton Sexual Health Service Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre, Leigh Street Warrington WA1 1UG Job description Job responsibilities 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: Issue of oral contraceptives / patch/vaginal ring/ EHC/ barrier methods Assessment and management of Sexually Transmitted infection Provide preventative care (Vaccinations, Pre-Exposure HIV prophylaxis) Issue and administer injectable methods of contraception Counsel & offer Long Acting Reversible Contraception as per NICE guidance Insertion, review and removal of intrauterine methods Insertion & removal of contraceptive subdermal implants Provide pre - pregnancy advice to women planning a pregnancy Undertake pregnancy testing Support and give advice regarding unplanned pregnancies and referring for Termination of pregnancy as per local policy. Ensure smooth running of the clinic by supporting nursing staff working to PGDs. Give medical advice over the telephone if needed during a clinical session to other doctors, nurses, pharmacists or other professional groups Provide information, advice on sexually transmitted infections. Perform male and female examinations as appropriate, take appropriate tests and recognise any abnormal findings. Promote the safe sex message encouraging condom use Respect a patients needs and wishes When treating patients under the age of 16 years ensure that the under 16 risk assessment proforma is completed and that Fraser Guidance and safeguarding procedures are observed Remain up to date with national clinical guidelines, FSRH, BASHH, NICE/Government guidelines and issues relating to child protection Be familiar with local guidelines, procedures and clinical protocols and proformas and adhere to these. Participate in clinical governance and clinical audit in Sexual and Reproductive Health. Ensure confidentiality and privacy at all times Training & Education Take an active role in the existing training programmes for DFSRH trainees, medical students, and other health professionals. Support the existing training programme for Registered Practitioners (nurses/midwives) undergoing training for Patient Group Directions (PGDs), non medical prescribing and cervical cytology Support and contribute to the professional development of medical, nursing and other staff as appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities 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: Issue of oral contraceptives / patch/vaginal ring/ EHC/ barrier methods Assessment and management of Sexually Transmitted infection Provide preventative care (Vaccinations, Pre-Exposure HIV prophylaxis) Issue and administer injectable methods of contraception Counsel & offer Long Acting Reversible Contraception as per NICE guidance Insertion, review and removal of intrauterine methods Insertion & removal of contraceptive subdermal implants Provide pre - pregnancy advice to women planning a pregnancy Undertake pregnancy testing Support and give advice regarding unplanned pregnancies and referring for Termination of pregnancy as per local policy. Ensure smooth running of the clinic by supporting nursing staff working to PGDs. Give medical advice over the telephone if needed during a clinical session to other doctors, nurses, pharmacists or other professional groups Provide information, advice on sexually transmitted infections. Perform male and female examinations as appropriate, take appropriate tests and recognise any abnormal findings. Promote the safe sex message encouraging condom use Respect a patients needs and wishes When treating patients under the age of 16 years ensure that the under 16 risk assessment proforma is completed and that Fraser Guidance and safeguarding procedures are observed Remain up to date with national clinical guidelines, FSRH, BASHH, NICE/Government guidelines and issues relating to child protection Be familiar with local guidelines, procedures and clinical protocols and proformas and adhere to these. Participate in clinical governance and clinical audit in Sexual and Reproductive Health. Ensure confidentiality and privacy at all times Training & Education Take an active role in the existing training programmes for DFSRH trainees, medical students, and other health professionals. Support the existing training programme for Registered Practitioners (nurses/midwives) undergoing training for Patient Group Directions (PGDs), non medical prescribing and cervical cytology Support and contribute to the professional development of medical, nursing and other staff as appropriate. Person Specification SKILLS & ABILITY Essential Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Excellent patient communication Effective teaching Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibilities and supervise staff Ability to undertake robust audit within team structure Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams. KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Essential Management of Sexually transmitted infections Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health Desirable Clinical experience in other aspects of women's sexual health i.e. vulval disease, psychosexual counselling, etc. Knowledge and principles of resource and budget management Understanding importance of clinician in management Awareness of core values of NHS in its modern structure EDUCATION & RESEARCH Essential Basic Medical Qualification registrable in UK Full registration with GMC Vocationally trained and accredited GP with MRCGP Registered on the GMC GP Register or will be within 6 months Desirable Faculty Registered Trainer status Attendance at a STIF course Person Specification SKILLS & ABILITY Essential Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Excellent patient communication Effective teaching Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibilities and supervise staff Ability to undertake robust audit within team structure Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams. KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Essential Management of Sexually transmitted infections Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health Desirable Clinical experience in other aspects of women's sexual health i.e. vulval disease, psychosexual counselling, etc. Knowledge and principles of resource and budget management Understanding importance of clinician in management Awareness of core values of NHS in its modern structure EDUCATION & RESEARCH Essential Basic Medical Qualification registrable in UK Full registration with GMC Vocationally trained and accredited GP with MRCGP Registered on the GMC GP Register or will be within 6 months Desirable Faculty Registered Trainer status Attendance at a STIF course 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Axess Sexual Health - Warrington and Halton Sexual Health Service Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre, Leigh Street Warrington WA1 1UG Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)