Theatre Support Assistant- WMS | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University College London Hospital
Salary:	£31,066 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W1G 8PH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Make a difference at UCLH

Are you a naturally caring person who loves to make a difference to others no matter how small that difference might be?

Are you the type of person who respects other people, treats them fairly and accepts them for who they are?

Do you like getting things done? And are you known for being hard-working and reliable?

Here’s what one of our Health Care Assistant says about the job:

“For me the job means putting yourself out there for patients and the team – truly caring about what you do and the impact you have".

Based in the Marylebone area, UCLH at Westmoreland Street Hospital is looking to recruit a Theatre Support Assistant to work in the Theatres/ Recovery Unit.

We are looking for individuals who are available to work full-time and flexible (including evenings and shift work). You will be expected to integrate quickly with an established team of staff to deliver quality care.

If you are shortlisted, our recruitment and selection process for all candidates is as follows:

You will be invited to attend an assessment Centre, whereby you will undertake an hour-long numeracy and literacy test.

If you pass this test, you will be invited for a personal interview with the Theatre/ Recovery Lead Practitioners.

This process helps you identify whether we are the right employer for you and helps us identify if you are the right candidate for us.

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 Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital

• Eastman Dental Hospital

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

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

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026

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