What is the salary for NHS administrative and it Band 8 roles?

NHS Band 8 is divided into sub-bands under the 2026/27 pay scale: 8a (£57,528-£64,750), 8b (£66,582-£77,368), 8c (£79,504-£91,609), and 8d (£94,356-£108,814). The wide range reflects the span from experienced specialist to associate director level.

What jobs are available at NHS administrative and it Band 8?

Band 8 roles include matrons, consultant practitioners, service managers, heads of department, associate directors, and specialist leads. These are the most senior clinical and managerial positions.

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 8 Administrative and IT Jobs in the NHS

30 live vacancies at this grade · 27 NHS employers · salary £57,528 - £108,814

Open Positions

£56k - £115k

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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 30 live band 8 administrative and it vacancies across 27 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 £114,951 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, Grimsby, Hull, Scunthorpe and Goole, Coventry, Across Wales, and Doncaster. 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, Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and Barts Health NHS Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

Band 8 Administrative and IT Jobs by City

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Where Band 8 Administrative and IT Roles Are Hiring

London, London2 jobs

Grimsby, Hull, Scunthorpe and Goole, North East and Yorkshire2 jobs

Coventry, Midlands1 jobs

Across Wales, Newport1 jobs

Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire1 jobs

Cardiff, Cardiff1 jobs

Victoria Hospital, East of Scotland1 jobs

Wythenshawe, Manchester, North West1 jobs

Mold, North Wales1 jobs

Fulham Road, London1 jobs

To be confirmed, North Wales1 jobs

Gloucester, South West1 jobs

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