Band 3 - Theatre Circulating Assistant - UCLH

Bank Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Priority of shifts

Dedicated recruitment team

Dedicated compliance team

Free annual Core Skills training

Booking team for flexibility

Job summary

Whittington NHS Trust is seeking a Theatre Circulating Assistant (Band 3) to join their theatres and anaesthetics division in London. You will support safe perioperative care by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and maintaining stock across multiple theatres.

Role requires teamwork, English proficiency, and experience in perioperative settings. The post emphasizes flexibility, professional development, and adherence to safety policies within a dynamic NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating theatre, interventional areas or perioperative setting.
• Experience in carrying out assigned duties / assisting trained staff after training.
• Working in a Health Care or related setting.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare theatre equipment and consumables and assist the team during procedures.
• Support patient positioning, transfers and safe handling of specimens.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure clean, safe theatre environment.
• Escalate safety concerns and support documentation and record-keeping.
• Assist induction and training of new support staff and learners.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Patient safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HSC Diploma Level 3 / Higher apprenticeship 3

Job description

Whittington NHS Trust, with their outstanding reputation in safe, personal, coordinated care for their local community, are seeking an enthusiastic Theatre Circulating Assistant to join their committed team in a flexible and rewarding role.

Known for being one of the safest hospitals in England, Whittington Health provides expert care for more than 500,000 local people and is valued by its local community. Alongside the main Whittington Hospital, they have 30 community locations in the north London boroughs of Islington and Haringey. A fantastic team of more than 4,400 specialist staff also support the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Camden, maintaining a professional and highly personable approach to all their patients.

Department / Division:

Main theatres on Podium 3 have 12 operating theatres, Receiving Bay, Recovery area for adults and a dedicated paediatric recovery area.

Day Surgery Unit is situated on Tower 2 has 2 theatres, 1st stage recovery and ward area. Hybrid theatre in Tower 2 is co-located to the Day Surgery unit.

McMillan Cancer Centre Operating has an operating theatre and procedure room and 1st and 2nd stage recovery.

Elizabeth Gareth Anderson obstetric hospital has 2 operating theatres and 1st stage recovery.

Sterile services are a key service supporting all the Trust's activities. The department is located at UCH podium 4.

The Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering provides expert physical science support to many activities within the Trust.

The Theatres & Anaesthetics division also provides a full Pre-assessment Service, Surgical Reception, Acute and Chronic Pain Teams.

Job Purpose:

The Band 3 Theatre Circulating Assistant is a member of the multidisciplinary operating theatre team who works under the delegation and supervision of a registered practitioner (nurse or operating department practitioner) to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centredperioperative care.

The post holder will contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and efficient operating theatre environment, ensuring that theatres are appropriately prepared, stocked and equipped to support the delivery of surgical procedures across a range of specialties.

The post holder will undertake delegated circulating duties for which they have been trained and assessed as competent, including preparing theatre equipment and consumables, assisting with patient positioning and transfers, supporting the safe handling of specimens, maintaining stock levels, and responding promptly to the needs of the surgical team during procedures.

They will contribute to patient safety by adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control standards, health and safety requirements, and by supporting compliance with the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and other national patient safety initiatives.

The Band 3 Theatre Circulating Assistant will work collaboratively with registered practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team to facilitate the efficient running of operating lists, support patient flow through the theatre department, and ensure that equipment and resources are available to meet clinical demand. They will maintain accurate documentation appropriate to their role and escal ... any concerns regarding patient safety, equipment or the clinical environment to the registered practitioner in charge.

The post holder will support the induction and development of new support staff and learners, acting as a positive role model within the clinical environment. They will maintain and develop their knowledge and skills through mandatory training, competency-based assessments and continuing development in line with Trust requirements. This role requires flexibility, professionalism and the ability to adapt to the changing operational needs of the theatre department while consistently contributing to the delivery of a safe, effective and compassionate perioperative service.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience / HSC Diploma level 3 Advanced / Higher apprenticeship level 3
• Experience in operating theatre , interventional areas or perioperative setting.
• Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training.
• Working in a team.
• Working in a Health Care or related setting.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.

Our Bank Staff are invaluable to us and in return for their dedication and commitment, we offer the following benefits:

• Priority of shifts over an agency worker, accommodating your availability
• A dedicated recruitment team to ensure you can work as quickly as possible
• A dedicated compliance team that ensures you remain compliant to work
• Free annual Core Skills training
• A bookings team to ensure you work when and wherever you want to