# Sexual Health - Clinical Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sexual-health-clinical-practitioner/37ba34a2-014d-45ec-81ed-2fc10daed753 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sexual-health-clinical-practitioner/37ba34a2-014d-45ec-81ed-2fc10daed753.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Liverpool University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T11:46:03.384Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Macclesfield/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Sexual_Health_Macclesfield/Sexual_Health_Macclesfield-v8328764 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8328764?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sexual Health nurse, to join our friendly, enthusiastic and committed team within the axess Cheshire East Sexual Health dept based in Macclesfield. 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. An annexe 21 training post will be considered if you do not have the relevant sexual health qualifications/experience. This role is based in the Macclesfield clinic, however may require travel to other clinics within the East Cheshire area. Working pattern will also include evenings ### 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. The care and management of patients living with HIV. ### Detailed job description and main 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 Directions & 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 sexual health service. For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - To travel between sites (internal and external) - Flexible - Able to motivate others ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### Qualifications **Essential** - First level Registered Nurse - Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent post-registration Diploma/degree level module) - Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post-registration degree level module) following appropriate training - Achieved or currently studying for Degree (health related) or equivalent experience - FSRH LoC in SDI I-R - Degree (health related) or equivalent **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 ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10651445) - [job description (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10651444) - [recruitment documents (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10651446) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.