Assistant Practitioner Community TB & Sexual Health Outreach

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate to join the Community TB & Sexual Health Outreach team, working at the intersection of Sexual Health outreach and TB services in the community.

The role involves lone working, patient home visits, and delivering screening, treatment support and health promotion in diverse community settings, with clinical support and clear escalation routes.

Qualifications

• Foundation degree in assisting professional practice or equivalent.
• Experience in Sexual Health, TB, outreach, or public health valued.
• Ability to work autonomously with appropriate escalation.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and reducing health inequalities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based outreach across Sexual Health and TB.
• Perform asymptomatic screenings and venepuncture for BBVs.
• Support Latent TB Programme and liaise with specialist TB services.
• Work with vulnerable populations and ensure governance and escalation pathways.

Skills

Engagement skills

Autonomous working

Equality & inclusion

Public health experience

Education

Foundation degree in assisting professional practice

Tools

PAS systems

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Practitioner Community TB & Sexual Health Outreach

The closing date is 25 November 2026

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and axess sexual health is seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate to join us,working at the intersection of Sexual Health outreach and Community Tuberculosis (TB) services.

This is a dynamic, community-facing role designed for someone confident working autonomously in outreach settings, engaging with underserved populations, and supporting evolving Public Health priorities.

The role requires some lone working, and patient home visits.

Main duties of the job

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with:

• Experience in Sexual Health, TB, outreach, community health, Public Health or inclusion health
• Strong engagement skills and confidence working with vulnerable groups
• The ability to work autonomously while recognising scope of practice and escalation
• A commitment to equality, diversity and reducing health inequalities

Applicants do not need to come from a traditional registered professional background, as the service can/will support this training if appropriate.

Candidates with relevant experience from the third sector, community services or non-registered roles are strongly encouraged to apply, where experience is equivalent to the requirements of the role, in line with the Job Description.

• Be part of an innovative outreach service responding to real community need
• Work across Sexual Health and TB, gaining broad Public Health experience
• Develop skills in autonomous community practice with strong clinical support
• Contribute to reducing health inequalities across Liverpool and surrounding areas
• Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to compassionate, inclusive care

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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is 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 their careers page.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work across Sexual Health outreach and Community TB programmes, supporting delivery of screening, treatment support and health promotion within a range of community settings.

The role has a particular focus on outreach, including work with populations at increased risk of TB. You will also support the Latent TB Programme, working closely with specialist TB services, while maintaining strong links with Sexual Health outreach teams.

This post reflects the changing Public Health landscape, where services increasingly overlap and require flexible, skilled practitioners who can adapt to emerging needs.

While the role involves a high degree of autonomous working, you will be supported by Clinical Practitioners, Senior Managers and wider multidisciplinary teams, with clear governance, supervision and escalation pathways in place.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver community-based outreach services across Sexual Health and TB pathways
• Undertake asymptomatic Sexual Health screening, including venepuncture for BBVs
• Support TB screening, monitoring and follow-up in community settings
• Administer immunisations and tests (including BCG and Mantoux) under Patient Specific Directions
• Carry out patient assessments, observations and treatment adherence monitoring
• Manage own caseloads, clinics and outreach activity as directed
• Work independently in community settings, making decisions in line with policy and protocol
• Actively engage and build trust with vulnerable and marginalised populations
• Work collaboratively with Sexual Health, TB, voluntary sector and community partners
• Support service evaluation, audit and continuous improvement

You must have access to a vehicle and a valid UK driving licence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent

Experience

• Ability to provide excellent patient care

Knowledge

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust