Theatre Support Worker

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone Contract: Permanent 37.5 Hours Per Week Salary: £24,784.50 per annum Do you have experience working in Theatres or a Decontamination Unit? Are you ready to advance your career in healthcare? As a Theatre Support Worker, you'll play an essential role in preparing operating theatres, ensuring the theatre and recovery areas are maintained to the highest standards, escorting and assisting patients, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to improve the patient experience and contribute to their recovery. You'll work 4 days per week (Monday to Saturday, 07:30 – 18:00), with 1 Saturday per month, offering a great work-life balance. See what our staff have to say about working in theatres. Join the Theatres team at KIMS Hospital and take your career to new heights while making a real difference in patient care! What You'll Be Doing As a Theatre Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cleaning theatre and recovery areas before and after surgeries, ensuring adherence to cleaning schedules.
• Stocking and maintaining stock levels in cupboards and containers.
• Assisting with patient collection and escorting, as well as helping transfer patients from trolleys to tables under supervision.
• Supporting the safe positioning of patients on the operating table.
• Acting as the circulating person for the scrub team, within your scope of responsibilities. Who We're Looking For Essential
• A good standard of general education including English and Maths GCSE grade 4 and above (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in Operating Theatres or a Decontamination Unit.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.
• Experience as a Theatre Support Worker. About KIMS Hospital At KIMS Hospital, we value our people above all else. That's why we focus on creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to achieve your career goals. We offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing—physically, financially, and emotionally. Employee Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Free Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days Annual Leave + Extra Time Off for Your Birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test
• Flexible Working Options & Annualised Hours Contracts Ready to Take the Next Step? Have questions or want to find out more before applying? Get in touch with Diane on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk 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 https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Posted 8th October 2026 Share