Theatre Practitioner – KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Theatre Practitioner – KIMS Hospital, Maidstone ODP | Theatre Nurse | Perioperative Practitioner | Scrub Practitioner | Scrub Nurse | Full Time | Permanent Are you a skilled Nurse or ODP who is patient orientated with experience working in a fast-paced environment? Are you keen to work in an AfPP accredited theatres team and develop your career in a modern and supportive environment? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you. We are looking for a strong and motivated Nurse or ODP to join the perioperative team as a Theatre Practitioner. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary theatres team, working within scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery to ensure the highest standard of clinical care and safety for patients within the theatre unit. This role is for 37.5 Hours per week, working 07:45 – 17:45 for 4 days between Monday and Saturday. Saturdays will be on average 1 per month. Role Responsibilities As Theatre Practitioner you will: Work primarily as a scrub practitioner, with the occasional need to work as an anaesthetic or recovery practitioner (once full training is given if required). Assess and implement patient care requirements and evaluate outcomes. Communicate effectively with other departments e.g. Sterile Services, Wards, Imaging Department to ensure effective and smooth-running patient care. Ensure that patients’ comfort, dignity, and privacy are always maintained. Ensure that your own practice and the practice of others is within an ethical and legal framework. Person Specification Be a qualified and registered Practitioner (RN or ODP). Be patient orientated with a focus on continuous service improvement. Have evidence of continuous professional development and its application. Have post-registration clinical experience as a Scrub and Anaesthetic or Recovery Practitioner in an acute hospital (NHS or independent). Experience of planning, co-ordinating and running the daily workload in a theatre suite, including the supervision of staff. 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: 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Free secure staff parking Private health insurance Life assurance Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services Employee Assistance Platform Retail discounts and cashback Discounted gym membership Free eye test 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.

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