Theatre Practitioner

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maidstone is seeking a newly qualified Theatre Practitioner. Join us in delivering high standards of perioperative care while benefiting from structured training and experiences in a collaborative environment. Key responsibilities include scrubbing for surgeries, patient care assessments, and inter-departmental collaboration. We offer generous leave, private health insurance, and a supportive workplace culture focused on professional growth.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)

Free secure on-site parking

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Qualified ODP with current HCPC registration required.
• Passionate about high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Experience as an Orthopaedic Scrub practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert scrub support for general and orthopaedic cases.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with departments such as Imaging and Wards.

Skills

Qualified ODP with current HCPC registration

Patient-centered care

Collaborative teamwork

Orthopaedic scrub experience

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Newly Qualified 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 per annum.

Are you a recently qualified Theatre Practitioner looking for your first role 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 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.

See what our staff have to say about working in theatres.

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.

• Be a qualified ODP with current HCPC registration
• Have a passion for high-quality, patient-centred care
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning
• Have experience working as an Orthopaedic Scrub practitioner
• Have post registration Scrub experience (NHS or Private)

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.

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) plus a day off for your birthday
• Free secure on-site parking
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• 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 online 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 [e-mail]

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 https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.