Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Senior Theatre Practitioner | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change.

Theatre Nurse | Scrub Nurse | Anaesthetic Practitioner | Orthopaedic Scrub | ODP | Mentorship

Ready to take your Theatre Practitioner career to the next level? If you’re experienced in Orthopaedic Scrub and eager to develop your career in a modern, supportive environment, we want you!

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you’ll be a vital part of our dynamic Theatres team, delivering top-notch clinical care while mentoring junior staff.

This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) offers flexibility with 4 shifts between Monday and Saturday, 07:45 – 17:45, plus 1 Saturday per month.

If you’re passionate about perioperative care and have a drive to lead and mentor others, apply today.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will:

• Work primarily as a scrub practitioner within Orthopaedics.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
• Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required.
• Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are carried out.
• Assess patient care requirements, implementing care, and evaluating outcomes.

Who we are looking for

• Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP).
• Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
• Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists.
• Have evidence of continuous professional development and its application.
• Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor.
• Post registration clinical experience in Anaesthetics, in an acute hospital (NHS or Private) within the last 18 months.

About KIMS Hospital

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:

• Free Staff Parking.
• Pension Scheme.
• Private Health Insurance.
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday.
• Life Assurance.
• Free Eye Test.
• Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are 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.

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.