Theatre Nurse - Training Post

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner – Training Opportunity | Maidstone

Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary (in line with AfC)

Ready to take your Nursing career to the next stage?

Are you a qualified adult Nurse, looking to broaden your skills in a dynamic, and supportive environment? This is your chance to train and grow in a specialist role within Kent’s only Private AfPP accredited Operating Theatre —a centre of clinical excellence.

We’re offering a fully supported training pathway to become a key member of our Perioperative team. You’ll gain hands-on experience and expert knowledge in all areas of the patient journey: anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery—delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced, highly specialised setting.

This exciting role is ideal for a registered Nurse with at least 1 years post-registration experience who’s eager to develop advanced skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and become part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team.

What you’ll get:

• Full training in specialist procedures
• Career development tailored to your ambitions
• The chance to be part of a pioneering perioperative service
• Supportive environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth

Contracted hours: 40 per week, worked flexibly between Monday and

Main duties of the job

As Theatre Practitioner you will:

• Work with a variety of orthopaedic surgeons as a scrub practitioner.
• Assess, plan implement patient care and evaluate outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with other departments e.g. Sterile Services, Wards, Imaging Department to ensure effective and smooth-running patient care.
• Ensure that patients’ comfort, dignity, and privacy are always maintained.
• Ensure that your own practice and the practice of others is within an ethical and legal framework.

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 employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Free secure staff parking
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
• Employee Assistance Platform
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual flu vaccination
• Free eye test

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.

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 ht