Theatre Circulating Assistant - Main Theatres

Overview

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking a Theatre Circulating Assistant for the Main Theatres.

Closing date: 31 July 2026.

The role requires strong knowledge and experience in operating theatres and a clear understanding of perioperative patient needs. The ideal candidate is organised, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and can supervise a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest standard of patient care across a varied caseload.

You must be motivated, enthusiastic, capable of working well under pressure, and flexible within a multidisciplinary team.

As a TCA, you will function effectively as part of the peri-operative team to ensure the delivery of an efficient and high-quality surgical service, fostering a welcoming, caring and safe environment and upholding Trust values.

• Assist and support patients undergoing surgery.
• Help prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and other medical devices required during surgery.
• Support Theatre Practitioners, position patients for surgery, conduct full swab, sarps and equipment checks.
• Participate in the training and development of colleagues.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience / HSC Diploma level 3 Advanced / Higher apprenticeship level 3
• Experience in an operating theatre or perioperative setting.

• Experience in carrying out assigned duties / assisting qualified staff after training.
• Team working experience.
• Experience in a Health Care or related setting.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.

• Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone.
• Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress.

• Demonstrates understanding of own role within the team.

• Understands importance of infection control.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,554 to £33,270 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.