Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Full-Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary (aligned with Agenda for Change)
Are you an experienced Anaesthetic Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to elevate your career? Join our dynamic team at KIMS Hospital and take the next step in your professional journey!
As a Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing exceptional perioperative care, ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients. You’ll also have the chance to lead and mentor a talented team, helping to shape the next generation of anaesthetic professionals.
We’re looking for someone with experience and a passion for anaesthetic practice, and the desire to grow in a forward-thinking, supportive environment. This full-time permanent position.
If you’re ready to make a difference in a role that combines clinical expertise and leadership, apply today to join our thriving team!
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Role Responsibilities
As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will:
- Work primarily as an anaesthetic practitioner.
- Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
- Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required.
- Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are carried out.
- Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care, and evaluating outcomes.
Who we are looking for
Essential
- Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)
- Post registration experience as a Theatre Practitioner in Anaesthetics
- Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
- Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists
- Have evidence of continuous professional development and its application.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor
- Post registration qualification as Surgical First Assistant
- Post registration clinical experience in Orthopaedic Scrub, in an acute hospital (NHS or Private) within the last 18 months.
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 employees enjoy the following 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
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.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email[email removed].
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at[link removed]
