Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Contract: Full Time, Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: 07:30 - 18:00 between Monday and Saturday. Saturdays are 1 per month on average.
Salary: £30,400 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience
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 Theatres team. 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 job it’s a chance to shape your career your way, 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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert scrub support for general and orthopaedic cases.
- 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
Who we’re looking for:
As a Theatre Practitioner at KIMS Hospital you will be a strong, patient focused team player with a collaborative approach to achieving goals.
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration
- Post registration Scrub experience (NHS or Private)
- Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning
Desirable
- Experience working as an Orthopaedic Scrub practitioner
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?
Apply with your CV on line today using the Apply Now button to advance your theatre career with KIMS Hospital—where excellence meets opportunity.
If you have any questions regarding the role, Diane will be happy to help: Call 01622 237634 or Email recruitment@kims.org.uk
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]
