Senior Theatre Practitioner - KMOC - Kent and Medway ICS | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner to join their new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team at Maidstone Hospital. This role involves working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care while supervising junior staff. Candidates should be newly qualified ODPs or development practitioners with relevant experience. The position offers flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and NHS pension schemes.

Benefits

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

NHS Pension Scheme with a 20.6% employer contribution

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Candidates must be newly qualified ODPs or development practitioners with Anaesthetics experience.
• Must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level.
• Willing to complete the corporate induction and a 2-week induction programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care in collaboration with management and healthcare professionals.
• Supervise junior staff and act as a mentor.
• Ensure efficient day-to-day theatre operations.
• Deputize for Lead Practitioners as needed.
• Teach and share skills with colleagues.

Skills

Supervision and mentoring skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner will form part of the new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team at Maidstone Hospital. The Centre, which will open later this year, will provide a state‑of‑the‑art open‑plan laminar flow theatre suite and a 14‑bed inpatient ward alongside a 10‑bed day‑case ward. The role supports the Trust’s plan to deliver more surgical capacity across Kent and Medway and to reduce patient waiting times.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with management and other health‑care professionals to deliver high‑quality care.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff, acting as a role model and mentor.
• Ensure the day‑to‑day running of the theatres is efficient, with optimal utilisation and high‑standard care.
• Deputise for Lead Practitioners in their absence.
• Teach and share skills with colleagues as required.

Qualifications & Experience

We will consider newly qualified ODPs and development practitioners working with Anaesthetics. Successful applicants must be prepared to pass a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level and to complete the Trust’s corporate induction and 2‑week induction programme.

Additional Information

• This role is currently being advertised only to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System.
• The position is flexible‑working friendly; we are willing to explore arrangements that suit you, our patients and the Trust.
• The advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.

Benefits

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