Band 4 - Physician Assistant, Urology

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a Physician Associate (PA) to join their urology team. This role involves supporting patient care across various settings, including hospitals and clinics. Responsibilities include assisting in clinical rounds, managing patients, and participating in multidisciplinary discussions. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 healthcare qualification and experience as a Healthcare Assistant, particularly in urology. This position offers a competitive salary within the NHS pay structure.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker in urology or surgical wards.
• Ability to perform basic clinical tasks such as observations and specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist consultants and registrars on daily ward rounds, documenting reviews.
• Review and manage urology inpatients, monitoring clinical progress.
• Support the on-call and inpatient teams in assessing new admissions.

Skills

Basic human anatomy and physiology

Understanding of urological procedures

Patient privacy, dignity and communication

Education

Level 3 healthcare qualification

Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Date posted: 01 December 2025

Contract Type: Permanent • Working Pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change • Band: 4 • Salary: £28,860 to £31,671 a year (incl. HCA)

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

Responsibilities

• Assist consultants and registrars on daily ward rounds, documenting reviews and updating patient management plans.
• Review and manage urology inpatients, 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 (e.g., 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. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and leveraging digital healthcare innovations. Staff wellbeing, development and a commitment to empowerment, compassion, professionalism and inclusivity are central to our vision of excellent patient care.

Person Specification

Essential Education and Qualifications

• 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.

Essential Knowledge

• Basic human anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding of urological procedures.
• Fundamentals of nursing and clinical care.
• Patient privacy, dignity and communication.
• NIHS policies and documentation standards.

Essential Experience

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Nursing Assistant, ideally in urology, surgical wards or outpatient procedures.
• Ability to perform basic clinical tasks such as observations, chaperoning, specimen handling and catheter care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

We are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered, in accordance with UK Visas and Immigration regulations. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB

Website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk

Application Note

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.