Bank Assistant Payroll Clerk | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in King's Lynn is seeking a motivated Payroll Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing payroll information, analyzing discrepancies, and developing expertise in NHS regulations. Candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills. This is an exciting time to join a healthcare facility committed to quality improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare payroll and understand NHS terms and conditions.
• Competence in analyzing payroll data and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills to explain payroll outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll under guidance.
• Attain competency in various payroll legislations.
• Analyze and validate incoming payroll information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

You will be required to process information and data provided by the Trust in both electronic and manual formats, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, to ensure accurate salary payments and meet deadlines.

If this role appeals to you and fits your profile, we would love to hear from you.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing payroll initially under the guidance of senior colleagues.
2. Attaining a high level of competence in Medical Council Terms & Conditions of Service (T&Cs), Local T&Cs, and Agenda for Change T&Cs.
3. Developing expertise in the NHS Pension Scheme, PAYE, NIC, and payroll legislation.
4. Analyzing incoming information, validating it, and querying discrepancies.
5. Developing communication and presentation skills to confidently explain payroll outcomes to individuals, even under pressure.

This is an exciting time to join TeamQEH. We are building a new state-of-the-art hospital opening in 2031/32 and are undertaking significant digital transformation projects.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) system, starting from 2026, aims to improve patient care and safety at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

We serve approximately 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs, and South Lincs, providing a range of specialist, acute, obstetric, and community services.

We are committed to our values of kindness, wellness, and fairness, and strive for continuous quality improvement, as reflected in our recent 'Good' rating in the 2024 CQC maternity inspection. We are proud to be a place to learn and grow, offering recognized learning and apprenticeships.

Our organization values its 4,000 staff and volunteers, fostering a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have around 530 beds across 33 wards, with modern facilities, training centers, and a talented team ready to welcome you. We believe you will enjoy working here.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about this role.

This advert closes on Monday 14 Jul 2025.