Clinical Nurse Manager

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.

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

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

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3520

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

MAIDSTONE

Kent

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

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.

Person Specification

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

MAIDSTONE

Kent

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

MAIDSTONE

Kent

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

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

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.