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Clinical Nurse ManagerNHS

MAIDSTONE, ME14 5FT Permanent
Posted 18 September 2026 Closing date 31 October 2026
Bearsted Rail Station (1.2 miles, direct) Tenterden Town Rail Station (KESR) (16.0 miles, direct) Chequers Bus Station (1.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

Clinical Nursing Manager (Wards & Enhanced Care)

Location: KIMS Hospital, MaidstoneHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: PermanentSalary: Competitive

Are you an experienced senior nurse looking to lead high-performing clinical teams? Do you have the passion to deliver outstanding patient care and drive service excellence? Are you ready to make a real impact in a leading independent healthcare organisation?

KIMS Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nursing Manager to provide operational, professional, and clinical leadership across our inpatient wards and enhanced care services.

Reporting to the Chief Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and outstanding patient care while leading and developing multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional clinical and patient experience outcomes. Based at KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, this is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to contribute to the ongoing success and development of our services.

Main duties of the job

  • 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.

Job description

For more information regarding this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.

About us

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
  • 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 [email protected]

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