Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Full Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary (in line with Agenda for Change)
Are you an experienced and patient-focused Theatre Practitioner looking to work in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment where your development matters?
At KIMS Hospital, we’re proud to offer exciting opportunities within our AfPP-accredited Theatres team—the only private team in Kent to hold this distinction. We are expanding due to internal promotions, and we're looking for dedicated and skilled Registered Nurses (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) to join us in delivering the highest standards of perioperative care.
This is more than just a role—it’s a chance to shape your career your way. Whether your passion lies in anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery, you’ll have access to structured training and development opportunities across a range of specialties. You’ll also work alongside some of the region’s leading consultants, gaining invaluable experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
This role is 40 hours per week between Monday and Saturday. Saturdays are on average one per month.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert care across anaesthetic, scrub, and/or recovery disciplines
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
- Collaborating effectively with departments such as Imaging, Wards, and Sterile Services
- Ensuring patient dignity, comfort, and confidentiality at all times
- Upholding ethical and legal standards in your own practice and that of your colleagues
What we’re looking for:
- Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration
- Post-registration experience in a theatre setting (NHS or private)
- Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning
Why choose KIMS Hospital?
Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to fostering a culture where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) plus a day off for your birthday
- Free secure on-site parking
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Up to 40% discount on selected KIMS Hospital services
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Discounted gym membership
- Annual flu vaccination and free eye test
At KIMS Hospital, we are passionate about creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to reflecting the communities we serve.
Interested in joining our award-winning team?
Get in touch with Diane for more information:
Call 01622 237634 or Email recruitment@kims.org.uk
Advance your theatre career with KIMS Hospital—where excellence meets opportunity.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at[link removed]
