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Nhs band 2 to 3

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Laurenx1x1 · 09/09/2021 21:18

Hi everyone,
I am at band 2 administrator/receptionist In the nhs. I have been this for 2 months. My aim was to do this for a year then try for band 3. However someone in my team was a band 2 for few months and has bagged them self a band 3 job. Easily. I do believe with my qualifications and skills I could be a band 3. My question is can I go for it? Is it too soon? There is a band 3 secretary job going in the building I'm currently in and would love to go for it. Money would feel better and its progression. I am going to speak to my manager for advice I think?

Has anyone got any advice or anyone moved to a band 3 quickly or easily ?

Help appreciated xx

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Flumo · 09/09/2021 21:28

Definitely go for it, if your not qualified or not right for the job you'll just not get a interview. I know a few people in my hospital going from a band 2 to a band 3 in a couple of months, also people going straight to a band 3 :) good luck 👍

Cuck00soup · 09/09/2021 21:39

Don't let a few months hold you back if the job interests you. Read the person specification at the end of the job description, if you meet the essential criteria go for it. If you meet the desirable list that's even better.

chocolateorangeinhaler · 09/09/2021 22:22

Definitely look at the job description and see if you fit the criteria.
Make yourself band 3 ready. Ask to do extra tasks to help out. Don't moan if you don't like the task just take it as a challenge to improve a process. Have a 'can do' outlook. There are so many 'not my job' types in the NHS that having the former attitude can get you an 'in' even if you are lacking in experience.
You already have the edge that they know you so don't have to gamble on you being a nightmare. Not really sure what talking to your current manager will achieve. All it will do is show you want to move on. They won't be able to just bump your pay up to keep you. So their only reply could be to go for it if you want to. Or it could see you not being given more training for different tasks if they think you're wanting to leave.

Nic1701 · 09/09/2021 22:32

Defo go for it. If you are a band 2 then in most roles there isn’t that much more responsibility with a band 3 the NHS do seem to be having more admin roles as a 3 now rather than being a 2 or 4. Ive worked with the NHS as a band 2 and now a 4 moving into a 5 soon on secondment hopefully so if you would like help with your application give me a message.

Lopitop · 09/09/2021 22:41

I started my job in the NHS on a band 5, I'd only been there a few months but the same position came up in A&E and it was my passion to work in A&E, I discussed it with my manager and they were supportive of a secondment even though I'd only been there a few months because I explained it was a passion of mine to work in A&E. I'm so glad I went for it, I adore my job.

Lopitop · 09/09/2021 22:42

What I'm trying to say is, definitely go for it. If you're not quite right for it you'll know early on. Could you perhaps see if your line manager would support a secondment?

CoffeeRunner · 09/09/2021 22:43

Are you a qualified & experienced medical secretary?

Ceriane · 10/09/2021 09:19

I didn’t find much difference between a band 2 or 3 role really so I say go for it.

Bb217x · 26/09/2021 17:10

Oh wow I came on here to write a post almost identical to this one! New to NHS, started a band 2 job just over a month ago and already want to move up to band 3 or 4. I was initially applying for band 3 roles but was never offered one due to not having any NHS experience so ultimately accepted band 2 because it was a foot in the door. Reality is that band 2 is not enough money for me. I’m also admin/reception and just find it so boring, there’s really not that much work for me to do especially on a quiet clinic day. I think I’d like to go down the route of being a PA. I haven’t yet met anyone who is a PA but I believe it would be a busy, fast paced job but not too much responsibility in the sense of seniority/management.

Based on everyone else’s responses I also think you should go for it! Good luck!!

Daz14 · 10/02/2022 13:46

Hi, I have worked as a Band 2 for UHB and Band 3 for BCHC and now this job I am in seems as though it is ending its term on bank. I was successful in the Bank Band 4 interviews. I am going for an interview for a Band 2 Ward Clerk job and feel it is a backward step but the difference is it is permanent. I do want to move on but just can't see many Band 3 or Band 4 permanent positions in Admin. Feel a bit frustrated to have to take a backward step really.

ronynad · 14/11/2024 15:28

Can some one explain to me why NHS is taking only women for Admin and reception roles. I have been go for loads of interviews in NHS for admin and reception roles. they are only taking ladies not men. Why ???

Ceriane · 14/11/2024 16:33

I work in the NHS and know quite a few men in admin roles.

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