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 Manchester?

Major NHS employers for administrative and IT staff in Manchester include Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and more.

Administrative and IT Jobs in Manchester

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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£32k - £39k

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the country, running multiple major sites including the MRI and Wythenshawe Hospital. The Christie is a specialist cancer centre. Greater Manchester also has large mental health and community trust employers. 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 1 live administrative and it vacancies in Manchester from 1 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.

Recent salary data for these administrative and it roles ranges from about £32,073 to £39,043 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Bands hiring in Manchester

Current administrative and it pages for Manchester include Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 6, and Band 7. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.

Local practical context

The Metrolink tram network connects most of Greater Manchester, and Manchester Piccadilly provides fast rail to London (2h), Leeds, and Liverpool. Several NHS sites sit on or near tram lines.

Living costs are considerably lower than London, with affordable housing in suburbs and surrounding towns like Stockport, Salford, and Oldham within easy commuting distance.