Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-B-11688
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £29,812 - £32,715 pa inc. HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 4 - Physicians Assistant, Urology
Band 4
Job overview
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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Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 contact [email protected]
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 organizing of 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.
To prioritise workload.
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.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Foundation Degree Level or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous healthcare related experience
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing.
- 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.
- Able to prioritise and organise own workload. Clerical and IT skills.
Desirable criteria
- Previous advanced keyboard skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Zakra Ahmed
- Job title
- Deputy Service Manager – Urology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07974 847652
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442 365234
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