Theatre Support Worker

Job summary

Theatre Support Worker | Maidstone

Full Time | Permanent | Competitive salary in line with Agenda for Change

Are you ready to advance your career in healthcare? Do you have experience as a support worker in Theatres? Join Kent's only private AfPP-accredited Theatres team at KIMS Hospital and take your career to new heights while making a real difference in patient care!

As a Theatre Support Worker, you’ll play an essential role in preparing operating theatres, ensuring the theatre and recovery areas are maintained to the highest standards, escorting and assisting patients, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to improve the patient experience and contribute to their recovery.

You'll work 4 days per week (Monday to Saturday, 07:30 – 18:00), with just 1 Saturday per month, offering a great work-life balance.

If you have experience in Operating Theatres or Decontamination Units, and a natural ability to connect with patients, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to shape your career while making a meaningful difference!

Main duties of the job

What You'll Be Doing: As a Theatre Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cleaning theatre and recovery areas before and after surgeries, ensuring adherence to cleaning schedules.

• Stocking and maintaining stock levels in cupboards and containers.

• Assisting with patient collection and escorting, as well as helping transfer patients from trolleys to tables under supervision.

• Supporting the safe positioning of patients on the operating table.

• Acting as the circulating person for the scrub team, within your scope of responsibilities.

About us

About KIMS Hospital:

At KIMS Hospital, we value our people above all else. That’s why we focus on creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to achieve your career goals. We offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing—physically, financially, and emotionally.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Free Staff Parking

• Pension Scheme

• Private Health Insurance

• 33 Days Annual Leave + Extra Time Off for Your Birthday

• Life Assurance

• Annual Flu Vaccination

• Free Eye Test

• Flexible Working Options & Annualised Hours Contracts

We are also proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Interested?If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Diane at 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.