Community TB & Sexual Health Outreach Practitioner

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Assistant Practitioner for Community TB and Sexual Health Outreach. The role combines outreach in Sexual Health with community TB, supporting screening, treatment adherence and health promotion in diverse settings.

You will work autonomously in outreach contexts, with clinical support available, and contribute to reducing health inequalities across Liverpool and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sexual Health, TB, outreach, community health or inclusion health.
• Ability to work autonomously while recognising scope of practice and escalation.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and reducing health inequalities.
• Background from third sector or community services considered with appropriate training support.

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.

Skills

Community outreach

Public health

Engagement with vulnerable groups

Autonomous working

Patient education

Education

Nurse Associate training

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Assistant Practitioner for Community TB and Sexual Health Outreach. The role combines outreach in Sexual Health with community TB, supporting screening, treatment adherence and health promotion in diverse settings.

You will work autonomously in outreach contexts, with clinical support available, and contribute to reducing health inequalities across Liverpool and surrounding areas.