Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 40
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 31/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced and patient-focused Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP) to join the Theatres team at KIMS Hospital. You will provide expert scrub support for general and orthopaedic cases, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The position involves collaborating with various departments and upholding ethical standards. It offers structured training and development opportunities in a state-of-the-art environment.
Essential criteria
- Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration
- Post registration Scrub experience (NHS or Private)
- Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning
Desirable criteria
- Experience working as an Orthopaedic Scrub practitioner
- Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration
- Post registration Scrub experience (NHS or Private)
- Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning
- Experience working as an Orthopaedic Scrub practitioner
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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KIMS Hospital
Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP
The closing date is 31 October 2026
Job summary
Theatre Practitioner - RGN / 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 - £37,300 per annum depending on experience
Are you an experienced and patient-focused Theatre Practitioner looking to work 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 Registered Nurses (RGN) or 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.
See what our staff have to say about working in theatres.
Main duties of the job
- Providing expert scrub support for general and orthopaedic cases.
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and e
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