Clinical Nurse Manager

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days annual leave

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Up to 40% off services

Employee Assistance Platform

Retail discounts and cashback

Discounted gym membership

Free eye test

Job summary

KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is seeking a Clinical Nursing Manager to provide operational, professional and clinical leadership across inpatient wards and enhanced care services. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective care and excellent patient experience.

Reporting to the Chief Nurse, you will oversee staffing, governance and service development, driving continuous improvement and ensuring regulatory compliance in a busy independent healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a Diploma or Degree in Nursing and current registration.
• Minimum 5 years' post-registration experience in surgical and medical nursing.
• Proven leadership with the ability to manage teams, resources, budgets, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational management of inpatient wards and enhanced care.
• Provide visible clinical leadership, coaching and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, regulatory quality and patient safety requirements.
• Collaborate with consultants, matron and hospital teams to develop patient pathways.
• Support service development and delivery of the hospital's clinical strategy.

Skills

Senior nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Clinical governance

Education

Nursing degree or Diploma

Management qualification

Job description

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:

• 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.
• 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:

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

If you have any questions regarding this role Diane will be happy to help, please call her on 01622 237634 or email [e-mail]

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.

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