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!
What You'll Be Doing: As a Theatre Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing and cleaning theatre and recovery areas before and after surgeries, ensuring adherence to cleaning schedules.
2. Stocking and maintaining stock levels in cupboards and containers.
3. Assisting with patient collection and escorting, as well as helping transfer patients from trolleys to tables under supervision.
4. Supporting the safe positioning of patients on the operating table.
5. Acting as the circulating person for the scrub team, within your scope of responsibilities.
Who We’re Looking For:
Essential:
6. Previous experience in Operating Theatres or a Decontamination Unit.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. The ability to follow instructions accurately and work under pressure.
9. A flexible, adaptable approach to working with tight deadlines.
Desirable:
10. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.
11. Experience as a Theatre Support Worker.
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:
12. Competitive Salary
13. Free Staff Parking
14. Pension Scheme
15. Private Health Insurance
16. 33 Days Annual Leave + Extra Time Off for Your Birthday
17. Life Assurance
18. Annual Flu Vaccination
19. Free Eye Test
20. 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?