Operating Department Practitioner

KIMS Hospital

Operating Department Practitioner

Salary Not Specified

KIMS Hospital, Grove Green, Maidstone

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 3 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5850e17630ad41698edbc037e1965057

Full Job Description

Your working hours will be 37.5 Hours per Week, covering 4 days between Monday and Saturday 07:45 17:45, working 1 Saturday per month., As an Operating Department Practitioner

  • 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 maintained at all times.

  • Ensure that your own practice and the practice of others is within an ethical and legal framework.

    Are you an ODP / Theatre Nurse who is keen to develop your skills in a variety of specialities? Do you want to operate at your full potential and develop your career your way?


  • Due to a growth in service, we have an exciting opportunity for a strong and motivated Theatre Nurse or ODP to join our AfPP accredited 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 ideally suited to a registered Theatre Practitioner (Nurse or ODP) with proven experience working in fast paced theatre environment, and who is patient oriented with a focus on continuous service development.

    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. Thats why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

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

  • Free Staff Parking

  • Pension Scheme

  • Private Health Insurance

  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday

  • Life Assurance

  • Annual Flu Vaccination

  • Free Eye Test

  • Flexible working and annualised hours contracts 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.