KIMS Hospital

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Bank

The closing date is 30 November 2025

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Job summary

Senior Theatre Practitioner | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Bank | Competitive Hourly Rate.

Theatre Nurse | Scrub Nurse | Anaesthetic Practitioner | Orthopaedic Scrub | ODP | Mentorship

Are you an experienced Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner with a passion for perioperative care? Do you have a drive to lead, mentor, and inspire others? If you're eager to take the next step in your career within a modern, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in our vibrant Theatre team, delivering exceptional clinical care while guiding and mentoring junior staff.

This flexible bank role offers shifts between Monday and Saturday, perfect for those looking for work-life balance.

Whether you're new to private healthcare or seeking a change from the public sector, we invite you to apply and discover how rewarding this role can be. Apply today!

See what our staff have to say about working in theatres.

Main duties of the job

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will:

  • Work primarily as a scrub practitioner within Orthopaedics.
  • Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
  • Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required.
  • Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are carried out.
  • Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care, and evaluating outcomes.

About us

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace.  That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing. 

KIMS Hospital bank workers enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Holiday pay
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free staff parking
  • Annual flu vaccination

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

3051-1

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

  • Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor
  • Post registration qualification as Surgical First Assistant

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience as a Scrub practitioner in Orthopaedics.
  • Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
  • Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists
  • Have evidence of continuous professional development and its application.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor
  • Post registration qualification as Surgical First Assistant

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience as a Scrub practitioner in Orthopaedics.
  • Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
  • Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists
  • Have evidence of continuous professional development and its application.

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Bank

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

3051-1

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


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