Starting your NHS career with entry-level roles in north east London
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What are entry-level roles?
Entry-level roles don’t require experience or qualifications and can be the first step in a career across a variety of roles in the NHS. Entry-level roles can help you start your NHS career if:
- you’re leaving school or education
- changing careers
- returning to work after a long absence
These roles will help you learn, train and develop skills to build a career in the NHS with purpose, security and opportunities for progression.
What are some examples of entry-level roles?
Some examples of entry-level roles include:
- administrators
- support workers for medical and clinical teams
- receptionists
- security officers
- drivers
- nursery assistant
How do I find entry-level roles?
The NHS uses a banding system to determine how much you’re paid and what you need to do in your role.
Many entry-level roles are advertised as between band’s 2 and 4. The higher the band the is, the more you’ll be paid and the more responsibility you’ll have.
You can search NHS jobs for entry-level band 2 to 4 roles.
NHS workers in north east London will receive a London living allowance depending on where they’re based, this includes:
- 20% of your salary in inner London (up to £8,712)
- 15% of your salary in outer London (up to £5,735)
- 5% of your salary if you’re close to London (up to £2,122)
What skills will I need for an entry-level role?
The skills you need for an entry-level role in the NHS depend on the role you take up. However, we have created a glossary of some of the key terms.
Start Your NHS Career: Entry-Level Roles
Looking to kickstart a rewarding career in the NHS? Whether you’re just leaving school, changing careers, or returning to work, there are entry-level opportunities across health and care services that offer real progression, purpose, and security.
Entry-Level Roles in the NHS
Role | Band | Skills Needed | Link |
All entry level NHS jobs | Band 2-3 | Compassion, resilience, teamwork, IT, organisation, people skills, reliability, practical skills | Jobs within 10 miles of East London – NHS Jobs
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Healthcare Support Worker | Band 2-4 | Compassion, resilience, teamwork | Healthcare Support Worker jobs within 10 miles of East London – NHS Jobs |
Pathology Support Worker | Band 2-4 | Attention to detail, good communication skills, Basic IT/data entry skills, Organised and reliable, comfortable following procedure | Pathology Support Worker jobs within 10 miles of East London – NHS Jobs |
Administrator / Receptionist | Band 2-4 | IT, organisation, people skills | |
Domestic / Estates Operative | Band 2-4 | Reliability, practical skills |
Why start here?
- No degree required
- Secure employment with development opportunities
- Be part of something bigger: making a difference every day
Spotlight: Band 2 & 3 Pathology Support Roles
- Do you want to help with the critical diagnosis of infections?
- Do you want to use the latest laboratory technology and diagnostics?
- Do you want to continually develop and learn something new every day?
Pathology plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in diagnosing and monitoring disease. We’re currently looking for Pathology Support Workers to join our busy, friendly labs. These roles are essential — and we’re ready to train and support you.
You could be:
- Preparing specimens for analysis
- Logging patient samples accurately
- Supporting biomedical scientists in the lab
- Maintaining equipment and supplies
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