Senior Theatre Practitioner - KMOC - Kent and Medway ICS

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maidstone seeks a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join the Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team. This role is crucial for expanding surgical capacity and enhancing patient care quality. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to adapt in various situations, and a commitment to mentorship and supervision of junior staff. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and experience in peri‑operative practice, with a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Post registration experience, including experience of covering 2 of the 3 areas of clinical practice.
• Evidence of insight/ understanding of current issues in peri‑operative practice in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff.
• Ensure high-quality care and experiences to patients.

Skills

Specialist clinical Knowledge & skills related to Perioperative Practice

Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team

Demonstrates ability to use own initiative

Team leadership skills

Computer/ IT skills

Organisational & resource management skills

Education

RGN / RN (Adult or Child) Or ODP NVQ lvl 3 or higher equivalent

Recognised Health Leadership Course

Degree/Masters

Job description

Senior Theatre Practitioner - KMOC - Kent and Medway IC

The Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner forms part of the new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team at Maidstone Hospital. Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England. The new Centre will open later on this year and treat patients from across the region, increasing the Trust's capacity for planned surgical procedures.

The Centre will contain the latest novel open plan laminar flow theatres; open-plan surgical areas where up to three patients are treated in a dedicated space with a specialised air canopy over each station to prevent the spread of infection. The new facility will also include a 14-bed inpatient ward and a 10-bed day case ward, with recovery, x-ray and therapy space, all within a dedicated elective building.

We will consider newly qualified ODP's and development practitioners working with Anaesthetics

Main duties of the job

The Centre willexpand orthopaedic surgical capacity across Kent and Medway, playing an important part in elective recovery and the reduction of patient waiting times across the region.

The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre will work alongside our existing services to provide care. Our amazing Maidstone Orthopaedic Centre (MOU) and Maidstone Short Stay Unit (MSSU) will all continue.

You will be working closely with management and other healthcare professionals, as well as supervising, supporting and developing junior staff, encouraging the delivery of high-quality care and experiences to patients.

Possession of excellent communication skills and being able to adapt to any situation is essential. You must be prepared to teach others your invaluable skills and you will have the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team whilst being a role model to others. Mentorship is desirable. Aiding the running of the theatres on a day to day basis, ensuring optimum utilisation within the theatre and ensuring a high standard of care is given is an essential part of the role. Deputising in the absence of Lead Practitioners will also be a part of the role.

"Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway IC

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rate for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2‑week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full‑time (please email mtw‑[e-mail] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom‑based sessions and e‑learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RGN / RN (Adult or Child) Or ODP NVQ lvl 3 or higher equivalent
• Practice Supervisor or equivalent training or willingness to undertake
• Recognised Health Leadership Course
• Completion of theatre‑based competencies
• IV drug administration
• First assistance course
• Leadership Course
• Degree/Masters

Experience/Knowledge

• Post registration experience, including experience of covering 2 of the 3 areas of clinical practice (Scrub, Anaesthetics & Recovery)
• Evidence of insight/ understanding of current issues in peri‑operative practice in the NHS
• Managing clinical area as delegated
• Demonstrate evidence based practice
• Facilitation of learning environment
• Audit & research
• Clinical Governance
• Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Adults and Paediatrics
• Evidence of involvement in change resulting from research
• Budgetary Control
• Assisting the procedure

Skills

• Specialist clinical Knowledge & skills related to Perioperative Practice
• Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to use own initiative
• Demonstrate & understanding /use of constructive analysis to improve team performance.
• Team leadership skills
• Computer/ IT skills Ability to prioritise
• Organisational & resource management skills

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata