Band 4 - Physician Assistant, Urology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Watford seeks a Physician Associate to play a crucial role in patient care within the urology team. The successful candidate will assist with ward rounds, manage inpatient care, and contribute to multidisciplinary teams. This role emphasizes strong clinical assessment skills and effective communication. Join the team to be part of exciting developments in healthcare and promote staff wellbeing and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for development and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical environment is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist consultants and registrars on daily ward rounds.
• Review and manage urology inpatients.
• Prepare and complete discharge summaries.
• Engage in continuing professional development.

Skills

Patient management

Communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Job description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Important Information

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

Working & Development

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)

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.

Inclusivity Statement

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance, please contact [e-mail]. 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.

Application Process

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.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025