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Clinical Nurse Manager

KIMS Hospital · Maidstone ME14 5FT

# Clinical Nurse Manager **KIMS Hospital** · Maidstone ME14 5FT · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 3 дня назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Clinical Nursing Manager (Wards & Enhanced Care) Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Salary: 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Who we are looking for: Essential Criteria Be a Registered Nurse with a Diploma or Degree in Nursing and current professional registration. 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 Criteria Hold a management qualification and/or have leadership training. Have experience working within an independent healthcare setting and leading change management initiatives. What We Offer 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 recruitment@kims.org.uk 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. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this position 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 DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check . Posted 20th September 2026

Наблюдалась 2026-09-21, впервые 2026-09-18, источник — Indeed.

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