# Band 5 Administrative and IT Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 128
- **NHS employers:** 92
- **New vacancies this week:** 69
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 5 and Administrative and IT.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 28,392 to GBP 46,852

## 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

- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (5 jobs)
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (3 jobs)
- Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (3 jobs)
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- Inclusion (2 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (15 jobs)
- Birmingham, Midlands (3 jobs)
- Leeds, North East and Yorkshire (3 jobs)
- TBC, North Wales (3 jobs)
- Liverpool, North West (2 jobs)
- Wigan, North West (2 jobs)
- Shrewsbury, Midlands (2 jobs)
- Bradford, North East and Yorkshire (2 jobs)
- Harrow, London (2 jobs)
- Sutton-in-Ashfield, Midlands (2 jobs)
- Reading, South East (2 jobs)
- Cambridge, East of England (2 jobs)

## Grade Context

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. Salary guidance: £32,073 - £39,043.

## Grade Requirements

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

Flexibility for shift work, weekends, and on-call (most clinical posts)

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS 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 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 jobs are available at NHS Band 5?

Band 5 roles include staff nurses, newly qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, speech therapists, and other registered healthcare professionals in their first posts.

### 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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