Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner to join their award-winning team. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art environment, providing exceptional perioperative care. With structured training opportunities and collaboration with leading consultants, you will be empowered to shape your career. Enjoy generous benefits including annual leave, private health insurance, and a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Free secure on-site parking

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Discount on selected services

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Discounted gym membership

Annual flu vaccination

Free eye test

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Post-registration experience in a theatre setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert care across anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery disciplines.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Collaborating effectively with departments such as Imaging and Wards.

Skills

Patient-Centred Care

Anaesthetics

Scrub

Recovery

Collaboration

Education

Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP | KIMS Hospital, MaidstoneFull Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary (in line with Agenda for Change)

Are you an experienced and patient-focused Theatre 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. Whether your passion lies in anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery, 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 care across anaesthetic, scrub, and/or recovery disciplines
• 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

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

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) plus a day off for your birthday
• Free secure on-site parking
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• 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.

Interested in joining our award-winning team?Get in touch with Diane for more information: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

• Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration

Experience

• Post-registration experience in a theatre setting (NHS or private)
• Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning

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.