Theatre Practitioner - Bank

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

Job summary

A modern healthcare facility in Maidstone is seeking a skilled Theatre Practitioner for a flexible role within their bank staffing model. This position spans anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery, requiring a minimum of two years' clinical experience post-registration. The successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance, life assurance, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days Annual Leave + Extra Time Off for Your Birthday

Life Assurance

Free Eye Test

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years' post-registration clinical experience as a Theatre Practitioner.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care requirements independently.
• Undertake safety checks and document appropriately.
• Work flexibly across anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery.
• Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Infection control

Clinical governance knowledge

Collaboration and teamwork

Continuous professional development

Education

Registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

Job description

Overview

Theatre Practitioner – Bank | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Flexible Working | Zero Hours Contract | Competitive Hourly Rate and Holiday Pay.

Are you a skilled and dedicated Theatre Practitioner looking to work in a modern and supportive environment with a strong work–life balance? This role offers exposure across anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery within a bank staffing model.

At KIMS Hospital, we are proud to be an AFPP-accredited theatres team, committed to maintaining the highest standards in surgical practice. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Theatre Practitioner to join our bank staff team. This is a flexible role, working across anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery, ensuring top-quality clinical care and safety for patients within the theatre unit. Theatre Practitioners will be an experienced ODP or Theatre Nurse, driven by a passion for patient care, and eager to contribute to a high-performing team.

Role Details

This is a bank role on a zero-hours contract, offering shifts between Monday and Saturday (07:30 – 18:00).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care requirements independently and act as a resource for other staff, implementing care and evaluating outcomes.
• Undertake all safety checks to a high standard and document appropriately.
• Work flexibly across anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery, depending on the department's needs.
• Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are maintained.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to facilitate cohesive teamwork.

Person Specification / Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner (RN or ODP).
• A minimum of two years' post-registration clinical experience as an anaesthetic, scrub, or recovery theatre practitioner in an acute hospital (NHS or independent).
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and a commitment to personal growth.
• Passionate about providing exceptional patient care.

Benefits

KIMS Hospital Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to support emotional, financial, and physical well-being, including:

• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days Annual Leave + Extra Time Off for Your Birthday
• Life Assurance
• Free Eye Test

Contact

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy or would like to discuss the role further, Diane would be happy to assist. Please contact her on 01622 237634 or email [e-mail].

Equality and DBS

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 employer. Any offers of employment 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