Job summary
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We are looking to appoint a motivated individual to join our Payroll Team at York Hospital. We are a friendly team providing a vital back-office service. Successful candidates with NHS and payroll experience will commence as a Band 4. If you don't have any payroll or NHS experience, training will be provided to gain a payroll qualification and you will start as a Band 3 moving to Band 4 on successful completion.
It is essential that this work is carried out accurately and efficiently. You must be able to demonstrate that you have the necessary organisational, administrative and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure and using your own initiative.
Main duties
* To provide simple day to day control of a section of the Trust's Payroll.
* Take responsibility on a self managed basis to ensure consistent high level of performance delivery in a confidential, accountable and customer focussed manner.
* You will have a willingness to embrace new technologies and change. Experience in PAYE and Pensions, whilst beneficial, is not essential, as training will be provided.
* Good interpersonal, organisational and planning skills are essential; excellent communication and customer care skills are required. This position offers a good development opportunity with potential for further progression.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
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Our benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
* A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance
* For further information on the benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages
Details
* Date posted: 21 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £30,162 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 419-7400480-POPA-F
* Job locations: Tribune House, Tribune Way, York, YO30 4RY
Job description and person specification
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Essential and Desirable attributes are listed in the Person Specification below.
Person specification
Essential
* Education, Qualifications and Training: Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English Language
* NVQ Level 2 in administration
Desirable
* Previous Office/Administrative experience in an NHS environment
* Experience and Knowledge: Computer literacy skills, Office experience, Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
* Desirable: Any payroll experience
Skills and attributes
* Ability to organise and prioritise
* Good communication skills
* Good numeracy and organisational skills
* Ability to work in a team
* Desirable: Problem solving skills
Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be made.
Employer details
* Employer name: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Tribune House, Tribune Way, York, YO30 4RY
* Employer's website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk
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