Job summary
Theatre Practitioner – Newly Qualified ODP
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Contract: Full Time, Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: 07:30 - 18:00 between Monday and Saturday. Saturdays are 1 per month on average.
Salary: £30,400 per annum.
Are you a recently qualified Theatre Practitioner looking for your first role in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment where your development matters?
At KIMS Hospital, we’re proud to offer exciting opportunities within our Theatres team. We are expanding due to internal promotions, and we're looking for dedicated and skilled Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) to join us in delivering the highest standards of perioperative care.
This is more than just a job it’s a chance to shape your career your way, 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Theatre Practitioner at KIMS Hospital you will be a strong, patient focused team player with a collaborative approach to achieving goals.
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (ODP) with current HCPC registration
- Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning
Desirable
- Experience working as an Orthopaedic Scrub practitioner
- Post registration Scrub experience (NHS or Private)
About us
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?
Apply with your CV on line today using the Apply Now button to advance your theatre career with KIMS Hospital—where excellence meets opportunity.
If you have any questions regarding the role, Diane will be happy to help: Call 01622 237634 or Email recruitment@kims.org.uk
Details
Date posted
15 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
3125-2
Job locations
K I M S Hospital Ltd
Newnham Court Way
Weavering
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5FT
Employer details
Employer name
KIMS Hospital
Address
K I M S Hospital Ltd
Newnham Court Way
Weavering
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5FT