Senior Theatre Practitioner - Bank

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A private healthcare facility in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Senior Theatre Practitioner to support their Orthopaedic team. This role involves mentoring junior staff and delivering exceptional clinical care. Candidates must be registered Practitioners with experience in theatre environments. A competitive hourly rate and flexible shifts are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Holiday pay

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner either as a Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Post registration clinical experience in Anaesthetics within the last 18 months.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily as a scrub practitioner within Orthopaedics.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery.

Skills

Experience in planning and organising theatre lists

Mentoring and supervising staff

Infection prevention and control

Education

Registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor

Job description

Senior Theatre Practitioner | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Bank | Competitive Hourly Rate.

Theatre Nurse | Scrub Nurse | Anaesthetic Practitioner | Orthopaedic Scrub | ODP | Mentorship

Are you an experienced Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner with a passion for perioperative care? Do you have a drive to lead, mentor, and inspire others? If you're eager to take the next step in your career within a modern, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in our vibrant Theatre team, delivering exceptional clinical care while guiding and mentoring junior staff.

This flexible bank role offers shifts between Monday and Saturday, perfect for those looking for work-life balance.

Whether you're new to private healthcare or seeking a change from the public sector, we invite you to apply and discover how rewarding this role can be. Apply today!

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

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will:

• Work primarily as a scrub practitioner within Orthopaedics.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
• Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required.
• Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are carried out.
• Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care, and evaluating outcomes.

Who we are looking for

• Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)
• Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
• Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists
• Have evidence of continuous professional development and its application.
• Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor
• Post registration clinical experience in Anaesthetics, in an acute hospital (NHS or Private) within the last 18 months.

About KIMS Hospital

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital bank workers enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Holiday pay
• Free staff parking

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 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

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