What is the salary for NHS administrative and it Band 2 roles?

NHS Band 2 roles pay £25,272 per year under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale. Additional allowances may apply for unsocial hours, weekends, or high-cost area supplements.

What qualifications do I need for NHS administrative and it Band 2 jobs?

Most Band 2 roles do not require specific qualifications. GCSEs in English and maths are often desirable but not essential. Training, including the Care Certificate, is provided on the job. The person specification will list what is essential vs. desirable for each post.

What qualifications do I need for NHS administrative roles?

Requirements vary by role. Entry-level positions may require GCSEs and basic IT skills, while senior roles may require degrees or professional qualifications. Experience with NHS systems is often preferred.

What is the salary range for NHS administrative roles?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS administrative roles range from Band 2-3 (£25,000-£27,000) for entry-level positions to Band 6-7 (£40,000-£57,000) for senior administrative or IT specialist roles.

Band 2 Administrative and IT Jobs in the NHS

246 live vacancies at this grade · 120 NHS employers · salary £25,272

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Open Positions

£15k - £31k

Salary Range

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What to expect from Band 2 Administrative and IT roles

Band 2 is the entry point for most NHS support roles. Posts typically involve supervised, task-based work such as patient care, cleaning, portering, or reception. No formal qualifications are usually required to apply. For administrative and it candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 246 live band 2 administrative and it vacancies across 120 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.

Recent salary data for band 2 administrative and it roles ranges from about £15,163 to £31,066 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Band expectations

Literacy and numeracy at a level to record observations and follow written procedures
Willingness to complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks
Ability to follow infection prevention, manual handling, and safety protocols
Flexibility for shift work including nights, weekends, and bank holidays

Role evidence to prepare

Patient pathway tracking, RTT compliance, and waiting list management
Clinical correspondence, referral processing, and MDT coordination
NHS system administration (EPR, PAS, EMIS, SystmOne)
Data quality, reporting, and business intelligence

Typical requirements

Experience with relevant NHS clinical or administrative systems
IT certifications for technical roles (CompTIA, ITIL, Microsoft, etc.)
Data analysis or BI skills (SQL, Excel, Power BI) for analyst roles
Knowledge of medical terminology and NHS pathways (for clinical admin)

Hiring locations

Current band 2 administrative and it demand is visible in Carlisle, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Cardiff, and Chesterfield. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Lothian, NHS Highland, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

Band 2 Administrative and IT Jobs by City

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Where Band 2 Administrative and IT Roles Are Hiring

Carlisle, North East and Yorkshire5 jobs

Scunthorpe, North East and Yorkshire5 jobs

Grimsby, North East and Yorkshire4 jobs

Cardiff, Cardiff4 jobs

Chesterfield, Midlands3 jobs

Liverpool, North West3 jobs

Gloucestershire, South West3 jobs

Preston, North West3 jobs

Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire3 jobs

Plymouth, South West3 jobs

Exeter, South West3 jobs

York, North East and Yorkshire3 jobs

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