Senior Theatre Practitioner | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Bank | £ per hour PLUS Holiday Pay
Theatre Nurse | Scrub Nurse | Anaesthetic Practitioner | Orthopaedic Scrub | ODP | Mentorship
Are you an experienced Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner with a passion for perioperative care? Do you have a drive to lead, mentor, and inspire others? If you're eager to take the next step in your career within a modern, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!
As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in our vibrant Theatre team, delivering exceptional clinical care while guiding and mentoring junior staff.
This flexible bank role offers shifts between Monday and Saturday, perfect for those looking for work-life balance.
Whether you're new to private healthcare or seeking a change from the public sector, we invite you to apply and discover how rewarding this role can be. Apply today!
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Role Responsibilities
As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will:
1. Work primarily as a scrub practitioner within Orthopaedics.
2. Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
3. Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required.
4. Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are carried out.
5. Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care, and evaluating outcomes.
Who we are looking for
Essential
6. Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)
7. Post registration experience as a Scrub practitioner in Orthopaedics.
8. Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
9. Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists
10. Have evidence of continuous professional development and its application.
Desirable
11. Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor
12. Post registration qualification as Surgical First Assistant
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 bank workers enjoy the following benefits:
13. Competitive hourly rate
14. Holiday pay
15. Flexible working hours
16. Free staff parking
17. Annual flu vaccination
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.