Job summary Please Note: This is a training post, and will fall under the Annex 21 guidance. You will be paid a percentage of relevantbanding whilst undergoing a 12 month training programme, to fulfilrequirements of a Nurse Practitioner within Sexual Health. An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 band 6 'Annex 21' Sexual Health nurses, to join our friendly, enthusiastic and committed team within the axess Liverpool Sexual Health dept. Experienced RGNs who have both/either a contraception (DFSRH or equivalent) and STI qualification (STIF Intermediate) will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care and manage all areas within the department demonstrating professionalism, clinical expertise with excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work. The work is varied and includes conducting consultations for both contraception and STI screening. Working from PGD to dispense both contraceptive and STI treatments, STI management and health advising & results management is also required as part of the role. The provision of LARC methods including sub dermal implant insertion. This role is to work across all access Liverpool sites ( RLH, Garston & The Beat), therefore travel will be required on rotational basis. Working pattern will also include evenings and Saturdays. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care and manage all areas within the axess service, demonstrating professionalism, clinical expertise with excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work. The work is varied and includes conducting consultations for both contraception and STI screening. Working from PGD to dispense both contraceptive and STI treatments, STI management and health advising & results management is also required as part of the role. The provision of LARC methods including sub dermal implant insertion. 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 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (Annex 21 terms and conditions apply) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 287-RMED-401-24 Job locations Axess Sexual Health Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8XP Job description Job responsibilities As an autonomous practitioner undertake independent consultations with clients, including assessing, monitoring and evaluating individual client's contraceptive and sexual health needs including referral to other Health Professionals required. Issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directors & clinical protocols Provide STI screening and treatment according to Patient Group directions & clinical protocols. Encouraging partners attendance and treatment when necessary. Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to local policies. To take responsibility for the smooth running of the day to day management of the GUM service. For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities As an autonomous practitioner undertake independent consultations with clients, including assessing, monitoring and evaluating individual client's contraceptive and sexual health needs including referral to other Health Professionals required. Issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directors & clinical protocols Provide STI screening and treatment according to Patient Group directions & clinical protocols. Encouraging partners attendance and treatment when necessary. Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to local policies. To take responsibility for the smooth running of the day to day management of the GUM service. For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Registered Nurse Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent postregistration Diploma/degree level module) and/or willingness to undertake and maintain DFSRH qualification Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post-registration degree level module) following appropriate training Degree (health related) or equivalent FSRH LoC in SDI I-R 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 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 Essential 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 Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent postregistration Diploma/degree level module) and/or willingness to undertake and maintain DFSRH qualification Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post-registration degree level module) following appropriate training Degree (health related) or equivalent FSRH LoC in SDI I-R 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 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 Essential 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. 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 Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8XP Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)