# Band 4 Administrative and IT Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 255
- **NHS employers:** 131
- **New vacancies this week:** 154
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 4 and Administrative and IT.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 23,849 to GBP 56,515

## Role Summary

NHS administrative and IT posts include medical secretaries, clinic coordinators, data analysts, IT support staff, patient pathway administrators, and records managers. These roles sit across Band 2 to Band 7 depending on complexity, and the specific systems and workflows vary between trusts.

## Typical Responsibilities

- 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
- Information governance, GDPR, and data security compliance
- IT infrastructure, service desk, and end-user support
- Digital transformation and EPR implementation projects

## 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)

## Employers Hiring

- Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (10 jobs)
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (5 jobs)
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (5 jobs)
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (5 jobs)
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (5 jobs)
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (5 jobs)
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (4 jobs)
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (4 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (13 jobs)
- Prescot, North West (6 jobs)
- Cambridge, East of England (6 jobs)
- Southampton, South East (5 jobs)
- Leeds, North East and Yorkshire (5 jobs)
- Manchester, North West (5 jobs)
- Birmingham, Midlands (5 jobs)
- Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire (4 jobs)
- Coventry, Midlands (4 jobs)
- Exeter, South West (4 jobs)
- Carlisle, North East and Yorkshire (4 jobs)
- Oxford, South East (4 jobs)

## Grade Context

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. Salary guidance: £28,392 - £31,157.

## Grade Requirements

Foundation degree or equivalent qualification

Nursing Associate qualification (for some roles)

Relevant experience and competencies

Ability to work autonomously within scope

Supervision and mentoring skills

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS 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 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 jobs are available at NHS Band 4?

Band 4 roles include assistant practitioners, nursing associates, senior therapy assistants, medical laboratory assistants, pharmacy technicians, and specialist administrative roles.

### 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.

### What career progression is available in NHS administration?

NHS administrative staff can progress from admin assistants to team leaders, service managers, and heads of department. IT staff can progress to senior technical roles, project managers, or IT directors.

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