Nurse Practitioner - Axess Sexual Health

Axess Sexual Health is seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team on a 12‑month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy, patient‑centred sexual health service delivering high‑quality, non‑judgemental care. Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with experience in sexual health and be trained in either STI screening and management or contraception provision.

Ideally, candidates will be dual trained in both areas; however, applications from nurses trained in one area only are strongly encouraged, as further training and development will be supported. We offer a supportive multidisciplinary team, opportunities to maintain and develop specialist skills, and a varied and rewarding role within a well‑established service.

• Undertake sexual health assessments and provide STI testing, treatment and follow‑up in line with national guidelines.
• Deliver contraception advice and care within scope of practice, issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directions and clinical protocols.
• Provide STI screening and treatment, encouraging partners' attendance and treatment when necessary.
• Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to local policies.
• Safeguard patients, conduct risk assessment and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Support service accessibility, patient flow and the day‑to‑day management of the AXESS service.
• Supervise and support junior staff, contribute to audit and service improvement activities.
• Work autonomously within competencies and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

• Registered Nurse.
• Experience in sexual health nursing.
• Training in STI screening and management or contraception provision (dual training preferred).
• Knowledge of national guidelines and patient‑centred care principles.
• Ability to work autonomously and to support junior staff.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

The post holder will work as a Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse within the axess sexual health service at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, comprising Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.