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.

Which NHS trusts hire administrative and IT staff in Cambridge?

Major NHS employers for administrative and IT staff in Cambridge include Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Administrative and IT Jobs in Cambridge

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.

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Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrooke's) is a major teaching hospital with strong research links to the university. Royal Papworth Hospital, the UK's largest specialist cardiothoracic hospital, relocated to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in 2019. For administrative and it candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 0 live administrative and it vacancies in Cambridge from 0 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Administrative and IT results and the band-specific pages below.

Salary varies by Agenda for Change band, rota pattern, seniority, and local supplements. Check each administrative and it vacancy for the advertised band, pay range, contract length, and closing date before applying.

Common work areas

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)

Local employers

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bands hiring in Cambridge

Current administrative and it pages for Cambridge include Band 2 and Band 3. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.

Local practical context

Cambridge has rail to London King's Cross (50 min) and connections across East Anglia. The city has strong cycling infrastructure, and many staff cycle to hospital sites on the southern edge of the city.

Housing costs are higher than most East of England cities due to university demand. No high-cost area supplement applies, which is a consideration compared to London-fringe alternatives.