Band 4 - Physician Assistant, Urology

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 4 Physician Assistant in Urology to enhance patient care across various settings including wards and clinics. The role involves assisting with daily ward rounds, managing inpatients, and working with a multidisciplinary team. A Level 3 healthcare qualification and relevant experience are required. This position offers a unique opportunity in a developing healthcare environment focused on innovation and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Nursing Assistant in Urology is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable about NHS policies and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ward rounds and update patient management plans.
• Manage urology inpatients and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Prepare and complete discharge summaries accurately.

Skills

Knowledge of basic human anatomy & physiology

Understanding of urological procedures

Knowledge of nursing/clinical care fundamentals

Knowledge of patient privacy and communication

Experience in urology or surgical wards

Education

Level 3 healthcare qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Band 4 - Physician Assistant, Urology

Closing date is 22 December 2025

The Physician Assistant (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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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 (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 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. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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Person Specification

Education and qualifications

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

Knowledge

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

Experience

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Nursing Assistant, ideally in Urology, Surgical wards, and Outpatients/procedures.
• Experience 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.