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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 4 - Physician Assistant, Urology

The closing date is 22 December 2025

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Job summary

The Physician Associate (PA) in the urology team plays a key role in supporting patient care across the ward, clinic, and emergency settings.

The role involves assisting with ward rounds, reviewing and managing inpatients, requesting and interpreting investigations such as blood tests, completing discharge summaries, and ensuring continuity of care.

The PA works closely with urology consultants, registrars, on-call doctors, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centred care, contributing to the smooth running of the urology service.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Main duties of the job

Assist consultants and registrars on daily ward rounds, documenting reviews and updating patient management plans.

Review and manage urology inpatients, including monitoring clinical progress, ordering and interpreting investigations (e.g., blood tests, imaging, urinalysis), and escalating concerns appropriately.

Support the on-call and inpatient teams in assessing new admissions, post-operative patients, and urological emergencies.

Prepare and complete discharge summaries, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication with primary care and community services.

Participate in clinics (eg. HOT clinics), taking patient histories, performing examinations, and supporting procedures where appropriate.

Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions, liaising with nurses, allied health professionals, and other specialties to coordinate holistic patient care.

Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.

Engage in continuing professional development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives within the urology department.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-B-10650

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Physician Associate (PA) in the urology team plays a key role in supporting patient care across the ward, clinic, and emergency settings.

The role involves assisting with ward rounds, reviewing and managing inpatients, requesting and interpreting investigations such as blood tests, completing discharge summaries, and ensuring continuity of care.

The PA works closely with urology consultants, registrars, on-call doctors, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centred care, contributing to the smooth running of the urology service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Physician Associate (PA) in the urology team plays a key role in supporting patient care across the ward, clinic, and emergency settings.

The role involves assisting with ward rounds, reviewing and managing inpatients, requesting and interpreting investigations such as blood tests, completing discharge summaries, and ensuring continuity of care.

The PA works closely with urology consultants, registrars, on-call doctors, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centred care, contributing to the smooth running of the urology service.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 healthcare qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support, BTEC, or equivalent).
  • Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent).

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic human anatomy & physiology.
  • Understanding of urological procedures.
  • Understanding of urological procedures.
  • Knowledge of nursing/clinical care fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of nursing/clinical care fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of patient privacy, dignity & communication.
  • Knowledge of NHS policies & documentation standards.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Nursing Assistant, ideally in: oUrology oSurgical wards oOutpatients / procedures oExperience performing basic clinical tasks such as observations, chaperoning, specimen handling, catheter care, etc.
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 healthcare qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support, BTEC, or equivalent).
  • Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent).

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic human anatomy & physiology.
  • Understanding of urological procedures.
  • Understanding of urological procedures.
  • Knowledge of nursing/clinical care fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of nursing/clinical care fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of patient privacy, dignity & communication.
  • Knowledge of NHS policies & documentation standards.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Nursing Assistant, ideally in: oUrology oSurgical wards oOutpatients / procedures oExperience performing basic clinical tasks such as observations, chaperoning, specimen handling, catheter care, etc.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Service Manager

Zakra Ahmed

Zakra.ahmed@nhs.net

07974847652

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-B-10650

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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