Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub in Maidstone, Kent

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Job Title: Senior Theatre Practitioner – Scrub
Location: Maidstone, UK
Salary: Competitive Annual Salary
Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

We are on the hunt for a skilled Senior Theatre Practitioner – Scrub to join our vibrant team in Maidstone. Working with us, you will enjoy a modern theatre environment equipped with state-of-the-art resources, where quality care is prioritised over quantity. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team that values professional growth and excellence in patient care. Our hospital offers a unique opportunity to refine your skills and advance your career in perioperative services. You will work 40 hours a week on a permanent contract, spread over four days from Monday to Saturday, with occasional Saturday shifts once a month.

Perks and benefits:

Working in a private healthcare theatre environment offers you the opportunity to provide truly patient-centred care. Our well-resourced theatres and focus on quality mean you have the time, equipment, and support required to deliver excellent clinical outcomes. Our culture encourages collaboration, professional development, and adherence to high standards of perioperative practice, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most—delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy a host of fantastic benefits:

• 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 are available

• Relocation packages available

What you will do:

• Serve as a scrub practitioner for general and orthopaedic surgeries

• Lead and mentor junior team members and take charge in the absence of the Lead Theatre Practitioner

• Facilitate communication between departments such as Sterile Services, Wards, and Imaging to ensure seamless patient care

• Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for various procedures, ensuring efficient use of resources

• Assess patient care requirements, implement care plans, and evaluate their outcomes

What we are looking for:

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner at KIMS Hospital, you should be focused on patient care with strong team-building skills and a cooperative approach to achieving objectives.

Essential:

• Registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

• Proficient in managing surgical lists

• Experience in planning, organising, and running theatre suite lists

• Experience supervising staff and scheduling operating lists

Desirable:

• Post-registration qualifications as Practice Supervisor or Assessor

• Post-registration qualification as Surgical First Assistant

• Clinical experience in perioperative environments, both in Scrub and Anaesthetics, within acute settings in NHS or Private hospitals

Why Maidstone?

Living and working in Maidstone offers a wonderful quality of life with a mix of urban convenience and beautiful countryside. Known for its bustling town centre, excellent schools, and stunning natural surroundings, it's a fantastic place to set roots and call home. Join us in Maidstone, where your career can flourish alongside your life.

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