KIMS Hospital

Theatre Support Worker

The closing date is 30 November 2025

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.

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3213

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

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Operating Theatres or a Decontamination Unit.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to follow instructions accurately and work under pressure.
  • A flexible, adaptable approach to working with tight deadlines.

Desirable

  • Experience as a Theatre Support Worker.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Operating Theatres or a Decontamination Unit.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to follow instructions accurately and work under pressure.
  • A flexible, adaptable approach to working with tight deadlines.

Desirable

  • Experience as a Theatre Support Worker.

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:

Theatre Support Worker

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3213

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


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