Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP

KIMS Hospital

The closing date is 31 May 2025

Job summary

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.

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.

Interested in joining our award-winning team?Get in touch with Diane for more information:Call 01622 237634 or Email recruitment@kims.org.uk

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3097

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3097

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


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