Theatre Practitioner - Preceptor / Newly Qualified

Theatre Practitioner – Preceptor | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Full Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary (in line with Agenda for Change)

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.

What you’ll do:

• Primarily work as a scrub practitioner, with opportunities to train and rotate into anaesthetics 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.

What we’re looking for:

• Newly qualified ODPs or students expecting to qualify in summer 2025.
• Completed clinical placements in a hospital setting.
• Passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
• Commitment to professional development.

Your working hours: 40 hours per week across Monday to Saturday, with flexible and annualised hours contracts considered.

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 recruitment@kims.org.uk

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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