Theatre Support Worker

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Maidstone is seeking a qualified Theatre Support Worker to enhance patient care in their accredited Theatres team. You will prepare operating theatres, assist patients, and maintain standards to improve the patient's experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in operating theatres or decontamination units, excellent communication skills, and NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Benefits include free staff parking, private health insurance, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free Staff Parking

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days Annual Leave + Extra Time Off for Your Birthday

Life Assurance

Free Eye Test

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in Operating Theatres or a Decontamination Unit.
• Experience as a Theatre Support Worker.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cleaning theatre and recovery areas before and after surgeries.
• Stocking and maintaining stock levels.
• Assisting with patient collection and transferring patients.
• Supporting safe positioning of patients during surgery.
• Acting as the circulating person for the scrub team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Adaptability under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate

Job description

Full Time | Permanent | Competitive salary in line with Agenda for Change

Are you ready to advance your career in healthcare? Do you have experience as a support worker in Theatres? Join Kent's only private AfPP-accredited Theatres team at KIMS Hospital and take your career to new heights while making a real difference in patient care!

As a Theatre Support Worker, you’ll play an essential role in preparing operating theatres, ensuring the theatre and recovery areas are maintained to the highest standards, escorting and assisting patients, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to improve the patient experience and contribute to their recovery.

You’ll work 4 days per week (Monday to Saturday, 07:30 – 18:00), with just 1 Saturday per month, offering a great work-life balance.

If you have experience in Operating Theatres or Decontamination Units, and a natural ability to connect with patients, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to shape your career while making a meaningful difference!

What You’ll Be Doing

Preparing and cleaning theatre and recovery areas before and after surgeries, ensuring adherence to cleaning schedules.

Stocking and maintaining stock levels in cupboards and containers.

Assisting with patient collection and escorting, as well as helping transfer patients from trolleys to tables under supervision.

Supporting the safe positioning of patients on the operating table.

Acting as the circulating person for the scrub team, within your scope of responsibilities.

Who We’re Looking For

Previous experience in Operating Theatres or a Decontamination Unit.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to follow instructions accurately and work under pressure.

A flexible, adaptable approach to working with tight deadlines.

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.

Experience as a Theatre Support Worker.

About KIMS Hospital

At KIMS Hospital, we value our people above all else. That’s why we focus on creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to achieve your career goals. We offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing—physically, financially, and emotionally.

We are also proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Employee Benefits

• Free Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days Annual Leave + Extra Time Off for Your Birthday
• Life Assurance
• Free Eye Test
• Flexible Working Options & Annualised Hours Contracts

Interested?

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Diane at 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