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

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

What we're looking for:

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

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.

Interested in joining our award-winning team?

Get in touch with Diane for more information:

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.


Posted 14th September 2025