What is the salary for NHS administrative and it Band 5 roles?

NHS Band 5 roles pay between £32,073 and £39,043 per year under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours, on-calls, and high-cost area supplements.

What qualifications do I need for NHS administrative and it Band 5 jobs?

Band 5 roles require a relevant degree and professional registration (NMC for nurses, HCPC for allied health professionals, etc.). These are the entry-level positions for newly qualified practitioners.

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 5 Administrative and IT Jobs in the NHS

128 live vacancies at this grade · 92 NHS employers · salary £32,073 - £39,043

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What to expect from Band 5 Administrative and IT roles

Band 5 is where most newly qualified registered professionals start: nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, and others. Posts involve autonomous clinical practice under supervision, with progression to Band 6 typically after 2-4 years. 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 128 live band 5 administrative and it vacancies across 92 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 5 administrative and it roles ranges from about £28,392 to £46,852 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Band expectations

Professional registration with the relevant body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
Degree-level qualification approved by your regulator
Evidence of clinical competence from placements or supervised practice
Readiness to manage an autonomous caseload under supervision

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 5 administrative and it demand is visible in London, Birmingham, Leeds, TBC, and Liverpool. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, and Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

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Where Band 5 Administrative and IT Roles Are Hiring

London, London15 jobs

Birmingham, Midlands3 jobs

Leeds, North East and Yorkshire3 jobs

TBC, North Wales3 jobs

Liverpool, North West2 jobs

Wigan, North West2 jobs

Shrewsbury, Midlands2 jobs

Bradford, North East and Yorkshire2 jobs

Harrow, London2 jobs

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Midlands2 jobs

Reading, South East2 jobs

Cambridge, East of England2 jobs

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