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Clinical Nurse Manager

KIMS Hospital

MAIDSTONE, ME14 5FTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

31 October 2026

30 days left

Job description

Clinical Nursing Manager (Wards & Enhanced Care) Location: KIMS Hospital, MaidstoneHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: PermanentSala...

  • Lead the day-to-day operational management of the inpatient wards and enhanced care, ensuring safe staffing levels, patient flow, and effective resource utilisation.
  • Provide visible clinical leadership, coaching, and performance management to ward and department leads, promoting a culture of high standards and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with all clinical governance, regulatory, quality, and patient safety requirements, including CQC standards and hospital policies.
  • Work collaboratively with Consultants, the Matron, and wider hospital teams to develop seamless patient pathways and enhance patient experience.
  • Support strategic service development, change management initiatives, and the delivery of KIMS Hospital's clinical strategy.

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.

  • Competitive Salary
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Free secure staff parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
  • Employee Assistance Platform
  • Retail discounts and cashback
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Free eye test

If you are an inspiring clinical leader with a passion for delivering safe, outstanding patient care and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online today.

If you have any questions regarding this role Diane will be happy to help, please call her on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk

Qualifications

Essential: - Be a Registered Nurse with a Diploma or Degree in Nursing and current professional registration.

Desirable: - Hold a management qualification and/or have leadership training.

Experience

Essential

  • Have extensive senior nursing experience within an acute hospital environment, including a minimum of 5 years` post-registration experience in surgical and medical nursing.
  • Have proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams, resources, budgets, and operational performance effectively.

Desirable: - Have experience working within an independent healthcare setting and leading change management initiatives.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

18 September 2026

Last checked

22 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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KIMS Hospital

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