Band 8 Administrative and IT Jobs in the NHS
Band 8 covers four sub-bands (8a through 8d) ranging from experienced specialists and small team leads to heads of department and associate directors. Applications at this level need a clear track record of impact: service improvement, governance, budget management, or advanced clinical expertise.
32 live vacancies at this grade · 26 NHS employers · salary £57,528 - £108,814
32
Open Positions
£56k - £131k
Salary Range
26
NHS Trusts
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What to expect from Band 8 Administrative and IT roles
Band 8 covers four sub-bands (8a through 8d) ranging from experienced specialists and small team leads to heads of department and associate directors. Applications at this level need a clear track record of impact: service improvement, governance, budget management, or advanced clinical expertise. 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 32 live band 8 administrative and it vacancies across 26 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 8 administrative and it roles ranges from about £55,690 to £130,576 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration and advanced qualifications
- Extensive experience in specialist area
- Proven leadership and management track record
- Master's degree or equivalent (often required)
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 8 administrative and it demand is visible in London, Nationally, Manchester, Bath, and Chelsea. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as NHS England, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and Kingston Hospital 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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- Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1 job
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