Band 3 Administrative and IT Jobs in Cardiff
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board runs the University Hospital of Wales, one of the largest hospitals in Wales. Velindre provides specialist cancer services. Note that NHS Wales uses a health board structure rather than the trust model used in England. 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 2 live band 3 administrative and it vacancies in Cardiff from 2 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 Cardiff ranges from about £26,813 to £27,890 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 NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Velindre University NHS Trust. Compare person-spec criteria, rota pattern, site location, and application method before reusing supporting information between adverts.
Local practical context
Cardiff Central provides rail to London (2h) and Bristol (50 min). Some staff commute from the wider Vale of Glamorgan or South Wales valleys.
Housing costs are generally lower than comparable English cities. NHS Wales follows the same Agenda for Change structure and has matched England's pay rises. Wales offers free prescriptions for all residents. Working for a health board rather than a trust means your employer covers the full spectrum from primary to hospital care, so career moves across settings can happen within the same organisation.
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- •NHS Core Values
- •Data Protection Act and GDPR
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- •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)
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- •Failing to research the NHS employer thoroughly.
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- •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.