Theatre Circulating Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Theatre Circulating Assistants to work with our dynamic team based at University College Hospital London at Westmoreland Street.University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH), situated in the West End of London is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. It provides first class acute and specialist services both locally and to patients from throughout the UK and Abroad. UCLH at Westmoreland Street, specialises in Urology and Thoracic surgery, and is a national centre for Robotic Prostatectomy.The Theatre Circulating Assistant is a vital member of the multidisciplinary team and the post holder must have a genuine interest in patient care. Relevant experience and good communication skills are essential for this post. Further study and professional development are encouraged as here at UCLH we are committed to providing education opportunities for staff at every level.Duties include supporting patients and the theatre team in varying roles, for example, assisting the operating team during theatre procedures and preparing and cleaning the theatre environment. Delegated work and duties will be assigned and carried out under the direct and indirect supervision of a Lead Theatre Practitioner as appropriate. You will be allocated to work in Theatres at UCLH at Westmoreland Street. Please note, elements of this role are physically demanding.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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chanté Russell Job title: Lead Theatre Practitioner Email address: chant.russell@nhs.netWorking within this very rewarding environment will enhance your own professional development and if you would like to find out more we would encourage you to call or arrange an informal visit to our service. Please contact Chanté Russell, Lead Theatre Practitioner, WMS scrub on 07908250938We value and promote diversity and equality in the workplace.