Theatre Circulating Assistant - Main Theatres

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS trust in England is seeking a Theatre Circulating Assistant to support high-quality patient care in operating theatres. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge and experience in perioperative processes, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work flexibly within teams. This role is crucial for ensuring a safe and efficient surgical environment. Closing date for applications is September 8, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in operating theatres.
• Excellent understanding of the perioperative needs of patients.
• Ability to work well under pressure and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and high-quality surgical service.
• Promote and monitor standards in accordance with Trust values.
• Support patients undergoing surgery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Our Theatre Circulating Assistant has a strong knowledge and experience in operating theatres with an excellent understanding of the perioperative needs of patients. You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care across a varied caseload. You must be motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for high quality patient care, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the peri-operative team to ensure the provision of an efficient and high quality surgical service.
• Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment, and promote, maintain and monitor standards in accordance with Trust values.
• Help and offer support for patients undergoing surgery.
• Support the team to prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and other medical devices required during surgery.
• Support the Theatre Practitioners, position patient for surgery, and conduct a full swab, sarps andinstrument ciunt.
• Participate in the training and development of colleagues.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Application Information

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Why Choose UCLH

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Monday 8 Sep 2025