Theatre Practitioner - Preceptor / Newly Qualifie

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Kent is seeking newly qualified Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join their theatre team. This role offers a structured preceptorship programme for professional development, ensuring support in a modern clinical environment. Candidates will work in anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery, contributing to high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The hospital emphasizes a supportive culture and offers various benefits, including private health insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

33 days’ annual leave

Free staff parking

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Free flu vaccination and eye tests

Relocation packages

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ODPs or students expecting to qualify in summer 2025.
• Completed clinical placements in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Work across all areas of theatres: anaesthetics, scrub and recovery.
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate safe patient care.
• Communicate effectively across departments.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Professional Development

Education

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Preceptor / Newly Qualifie

Are you a newly qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or due to qualify this summer? Are you looking to begin your career in a modern, purpose-built clinical environment where you’ll be fully supported every step of the way?

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for newly qualified ODPs to join our growing team of theatre professionals at KIMS Hospital—the only private AfPP-accredited Theatres team in Kent.

As a new starter, you’ll be supported through a comprehensive and structured preceptorship programme, designed to guide you through your first few months in post with dedicated mentorship, clinical skills development, and professional support.

This is your chance to launch your career in a forward-thinking, patient-focused hospital where you’ll work across anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery, contributing to outstanding surgical care within a multidisciplinary team.

Kickstart your career with confidence and care— apply today to join KIMS Hospital’s award-winning Theatres team.

Main duties of the job

• Work across all areas of theatres: anaesthetics, scrub and recovery
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate safe patient care.
• Communicate effectively across departments including Sterile Services, Imaging, and the Wards.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient comfort, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Practice within ethical, legal, and professional frameworks

About us

Why choose KIMS Hospital?At KIMS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive environment where your development is prioritised, and your wellbeing matters.

We offer:

• Structured preceptorship programme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), plus a day off for your birthday
• Free staff parking
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Free flu vaccination and eye tests
• Relocation packages (where applicable)

We are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Interested or have questions?Diane is happy to help. Call 01622 237634 or email [e-mail]

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ODPs or students expecting to qualify in summer 2025.

Experience

• Completed clinical placements in a hospital setting.
• Passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
• Commitment to professional development.

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.

Theatre Practitioner - Preceptor / Newly Qualifie