Lead Theatre Practitioner – General Surgery
Location: KIMS Hospital Maidstone
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary in line with Agenda For Change
*Welcome Bonus: We are currently offering a joining bonus of up to £4,000 (Terms and Conditions Apply)*
Are you an experienced Senior Theatre Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a keen interest in General Surgery and a desire to mentor a team?
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced ODP or Theatre Nurse to take the next step in their career by joining our dedicated, AfPP accredited, perioperative team as a Lead Theatre Practitioner.
You will be a senior member of the perioperative team, working to ensure the highest standards of clinical care for our patients and providing clinical leadership to the general surgery team.
You will be a patient focused ODP or Registered Nurse with experience working within at least two areas of the perioperative environment as an anaesthetic, scrub and/or recovery theatre practitioner in an acute hospital.
You will be working 40 hours per week. Shifts will be 10 hours between the hours of 07:30 and 19.45 4 days per week working between Monday and Saturday. You will be required to work 1 Saturday in 4, and remain on call for that weekend.
Role Responsibilities
As a Lead Theatre Practitioner you will:
- Work as the Lead member of the General Surgery team, working flexibly across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery.
- Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required to include equipment and supplies required for specific procedures, ensuring appropriate use of resources.
- Assessing patient care requirements, implement care and evaluate outcomes.
- Lead, train and inspire junior members of staff.
- Communicate effectively with other departments including Sterile Services, Wards, and Imaging department to ensure efficient patient care.
Person Specification
Essential
- Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP).
- Have significant post registration clinical experience as a Senior Theatre practitioner in an acute hospital (NHS or Private)
- Be proficient in providing assistance during a wide range of surgical lists.
- Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
Desirable
- Have postgraduate clinical qualification in a speciality or as Surgical First Assistant.
- Have experience working in General Surgery
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and the only hospital in Kent to hold an AfPP accreditation. Our one team culture and excellent practice development team will support your ongoing professional development with a comprehensive personal development plan to help you operate at your highest potential.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Free Secure Staff Parking
- Pension Scheme
- Private Health Insurance
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Life Assurance
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Free Eye Test
- Relocation packages available
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.
Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates, we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email [email protected]
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 5th July 2026
