What is the salary for NHS administrative and it Band 4 roles?

NHS Band 4 roles pay between £28,392 and £31,157 per year under the 2026/27 pay scale. Additional allowances may apply for unsocial hours or high-cost area supplements.

What qualifications do I need for NHS administrative and it Band 4 jobs?

Band 4 roles often require a foundation degree, HNC/HND, or completion of an assistant practitioner programme. Nursing associate roles require the specific two-year nursing associate qualification.

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 4 Administrative and IT Jobs in the NHS

253 live vacancies at this grade · 128 NHS employers · salary £28,392 - £31,157

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£25k - £39k

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What to expect from Band 4 Administrative and IT roles

Band 4 posts include assistant practitioners, nursing associates, senior therapy assistants, and specialist administrative roles. These positions require a foundation degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent competency and sit between support staff and registered professionals. 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 253 live band 4 administrative and it vacancies across 128 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 4 administrative and it roles ranges from about £25,147 to £39,043 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Band expectations

Foundation degree or equivalent qualification
Nursing Associate qualification (for some roles)
Relevant experience and competencies
Ability to work autonomously within scope

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 4 administrative and it demand is visible in London, Birmingham, Cambridge, Manchester, and Stockport. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

Band 4 Administrative and IT Jobs by City

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Where Band 4 Administrative and IT Roles Are Hiring

London, London12 jobs

Birmingham, Midlands7 jobs

Cambridge, East of England6 jobs

Manchester, North West5 jobs

Stockport, North West5 jobs

Oxford, South East5 jobs

Exeter, South West5 jobs

Coventry, Midlands5 jobs

Norwich, East of England5 jobs

Hereford, Midlands5 jobs

Blackburn, North West5 jobs

Bristol, South West4 jobs

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