Band 3 Administrative and IT Jobs in Bristol
12
Open Positions
£25k - £27k
Salary Range
4
NHS Trusts
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Applying for Band 3 Administrative and IT jobs in Bristol
Bristol has two acute NHS trusts covering a large South West population. The Southmead Hospital campus at North Bristol is a major acute site that opened in 2014. Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership covers mental health services across the wider region. For band 3 administrative and it candidates, this page narrows the NHS market to roles with the same profession, level, and local hiring area so you can compare adverts before starting a supporting statement or Trac application.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 12 live band 3 administrative and it vacancies in Bristol from 4 NHS employers. Review closing dates closely, because competitive NHS jobs can be shortlisted before the advertised closing date when enough strong applications arrive.
Recent salary data for band 3 administrative and it jobs in Bristol ranges from about £24,937 to £27,476 per year, depending on employer, site, rota pattern, and local supplements.
Band expectations
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Care Certificate completion (for clinical roles)
- Evidence of working with reduced supervision and using initiative
- Specialist competencies relevant to the post (e.g. phlebotomy, audio typing, therapy assistance)
Role evidence
- 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
Common 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)
Local employer context
Relevant NHS employers can include University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust, NHS Blood and Transplant, and North Bristol NHS Trust. Compare person-spec criteria, rota pattern, site location, and application method before reusing supporting information between adverts.
Local practical context
Bristol Temple Meads provides rail to London (1h40) and Cardiff (50 min). Local bus services cover most hospital sites, though traffic congestion is a regular commute factor.
Housing costs are higher than most cities outside London and the South East, particularly close to the centre. No high-cost area supplement applies.
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Key Topics to Revise
- •NHS Core Values
- •Data Protection Act and GDPR
- •Information Governance
- •Confidentiality
- •Patient Safety
- •Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- •Customer Service Principles
- •Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- •Medical Terminology (if applicable to the role)
- •Appointment Booking Procedures
- •Record Management
- •NHS e-Referral System (if applicable)
- •Patient Pathway Knowledge (if applicable)
- •Waiting Time Targets (if applicable)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Failing to research the NHS employer thoroughly.
- •Not providing specific examples to demonstrate your skills and experience.
- •Being unprepared to discuss NHS values and how you embody them.
- •Speaking negatively about previous employers or colleagues.
- •Appearing uninterested or unenthusiastic.
- •Not asking questions at the end of the interview.
- •Arriving late or dressed inappropriately.