Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Maidstone is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner (RGN or ODP) to join their AfPP-accredited Theatres team. This full-time, permanent role involves providing expert scrub support for various surgical cases while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have post-registration experience and enjoy structured training opportunities within a supportive environment. Comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary and annual leave, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days’ annual leave

Free secure on-site parking

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Post registration Scrub experience required.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert scrub support for general and orthopaedic cases.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with departments, ensuring patient dignity.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Effective collaboration

Scrub support

Education

Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Full Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary (in line with Agenda for Change)

Are you an experienced and patient‑focused Scrub Practitioner looking to work in a supportive, state‑of‑the‑art environment where your development matters?

At KIMS Hospital, we’re proud to offer exciting opportunities within our AfPP-accredited Theatres team—the only private team in Kent to hold this distinction. We are expanding due to internal promotions, and we're looking for dedicated and skilled Registered Nurses (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) to join us in delivering the highest standards of perioperative care.

This is more than just a role—it’s a chance to shape your career your way, you’ll have access to structured training and development opportunities across a range of specialties. You’ll also work alongside some of the region’s leading consultants, gaining invaluable experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

This role is 40 hours per week between Monday and Saturday. Saturdays are on average one per month.

Apply today to advance your theatre career with KIMS Hospital—where excellence meets opportunity.

Main duties of the job

• Providing expert scrub support for general and orthopaedic cases.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
• Collaborating effectively with departments such as Imaging, Wards, and Sterile Services
• Ensuring patient dignity, comfort, and confidentiality at all times
• Upholding ethical and legal standards in your own practice and that of your colleagues

About us

Why choose KIMS Hospital? Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to fostering a culture where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) plus a day off for your birthday
• Free secure on‑site parking
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Up to 40% discount on selected KIMS Hospital services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual flu vaccination and free eye test

At KIMS Hospital, we are passionate about creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to reflecting the communities we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration
• Post registration Scrub experience.

Experience Essential

• Passion for high-quality, patient‑centred care
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning
• While Theatre experience (NHS or private) is desirable, we also welcome enthusiastic newly qualified practitioners ready to grow in this role.

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.

Employer details

KIMS Hospital

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT

Website: https://kims.org.uk/

Details

Posted 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 3125-1