KIMS Hospital

Senior Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Contract: 40 Hours Week Permanent

Working Pattern: 4 days, between Monday and Saturday 07:30 – 18.00. You will work 1 Saturday per month.

Salary: £36,267 - £41,000 per annum depending on experience

Are you an experienced Scrub Practitioner who takes pride in delivering safe, compassionate patient care? Do you believe in teamwork, supporting colleagues, and continuously improving the perioperative experience for every patient? Are you someone who enjoys sharing your knowledge and helping others grow?

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will play an important role within our multi-disciplinary theatre team. Alongside maintaining excellent scrub practice, you will help support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to a positive team culture, and ensure the highest standards of patient safety and clinical care within the theatre department.

This opportunity is best suited to a practitioner with proven scrub experience, who is confident working within the scrub role and is passionate about developing both their own skills and those of the team around them. In return, you will be supported in progressing your perioperative career in an environment that values learning, leadership, and continuous professional development.

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Main duties of the job

As a Senior Scrub Practitioner you will:

  • Act as scrub practitioner for general and orthopaedic surgical procedures.
  • Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
  • Communicating effectively with other departments e.g. Sterile Services, Wards, and Imaging department to ensure efficient patient care.
  • Preparing operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required. To include equipment and supplies required for specific procedures, ensuring appropriate use of resources and minimal waste.
  • Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care and evaluating outcomes.

About us

Working in a private healthcare theatre environment offers the opportunity to provide truly patient-centred care. With well-resourced theatres, planned surgical lists, and a strong focus on quality rather than volume, you will have the time, equipment, and support needed to deliver excellent clinical outcomes. Our culture values collaboration, professional development, and high standards of perioperative practice, allowing you to focus on what matters most—safe, high-quality patient care.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Free 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
  • Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
  • 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.

Ready to take the next step in your perioperative career?

Please apply online today with your current CV.

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.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3196

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 person specification and job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached person specification and job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor
  • Post registration qualification as Surgical First Assistant

Experience

Essential

  • Be proficient in leading the management of surgical lists.
  • Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
  • Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists

Desirable

  • Post registration clinical experience within the perioperative environment, in Scrub and Anaesthetics, in an acute hospital (NHS or Private).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor
  • Post registration qualification as Surgical First Assistant

Experience

Essential

  • Be proficient in leading the management of surgical lists.
  • Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
  • Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists

Desirable

  • Post registration clinical experience within the perioperative environment, in Scrub and Anaesthetics, in an acute hospital (NHS or Private).

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:

Senior Theatre Practitioner

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3196

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


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