Band 4 - Physician Assistant, Urology

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The closing date is 12 January 2026

The Physician's Assistant role will function at a higher competency level than that of other Health Care Support workers. They will actively participate in supporting the junior doctors in the delivery of treatment to patients on the Surgical wards at Watford General Hospital. They will provide a seamless service for patients with close supervision from a registered practitioner.

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

The Physician's Assistant will provide general/specific duties as specified below for a specific patient group demonstrating a stated level of competence to participate in delivery of high-quality care to adult patients.

Appropriate local training and assessment will be provided to confirm that skills are at required levels.

The post holder will work in support of registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals.

It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical team with the focus on patient needs.

In order to facilitate their development, the Physician's Assistant will be assigned a Consultant Surgeon as mentor who will take responsibility for ongoing professional development in this role.

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.

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Working hours:

Mon Friday; 8am 4pm.

Attend ward rounds with consultant and middle grade doctors to identify and carry out tasks to support delivery of treatment such as phlebotomy, ordering of radiological investigations, insertion of intravenous cannulae, performing ECG recordings and organising specialist tests and/or referrals.

Attend Board Rounds in order to identify and carry out relevant administrative tasks and to take daily handover of work for the day.

To work flexibly to support the teams as they vary in numbers with rota commitments.

Maintain clear handover information about the patients with whom they are involved.

To work effectively as a team member. Take part in departmental teaching, governance and audit activities.

• Foundation Degree Level or equivalent.

• Previous healthcare related experience.
• Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment.

• Additional expertise acquired through practice or training.
• Ability to function as an Physicians Assistant.
• Ability to undertake a range of diagnostic tests relevant to area of work.
• Able to undertake detailed patient assessments within agreed protocols.
• Able to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Able to prioritise and organise own workload. Clerical and IT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and work under instruction and also able to develop good relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Previous advanced keyboard skills.

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust