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Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP

Maidstone

Full-Time

Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary
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 Scrub 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. 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.
Apply today to advance your theatre career with KIMS Hospital—where excellence meets opportunity.

Main duties of the job

  • 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.

About Us
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.

Details

  • Date posted: 03 November 2025
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 5
  • Salary: Depending on experience
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 3125-1
  • Job locations:
    K I M S Hospital Ltd
    Newnham Court Way
    Weavering
    Maidstone
    Kent
    ME14 5FT

Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

  • Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration.

Experience
Essential:

  • Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning.
    Desirable:
  • While Theatre experience (NHS or private) is desirable, we also welcome enthusiastic newly qualified practitioners ready to grow in this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

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