Non Clinical - Pensions Officer

  • Department Pension Department
  • Salary £27,485.00 – £30,162 per annum
  • Closing Date 20/02/2026
  • Location Shrewsbury Business Park
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
  • Job ref 223-POS-148
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

We have one full time, permanent position available within our Pensions Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury where you will be based at Shrewsbury Business Park.

Your role will require you to deliver a full NHS Pension Scheme service within the Shared Payroll Service in Shropshire, and to be adaptable to constant changes and have the ability to work on your own initiative.

The post will be varied and very challenging and requires problem solving skills together with advanced numeracy and the ability to prioritise workloads and work without supervision - advanced keyboard skills are essential.

Previous payroll experience and theoretical knowledge of NHS Pension Rules & Regulations and previous ESR knowledge would be required.

Main duties of the job

  • This role is to administer pension records for NHS staff across Shropshire shared services.
  • You will answer questions from the NHS Pensions Agency and make sure staff details are correct and up to date.
  • You will enter and update pension information using ESR and Pension on Line computer systems.
  • You will help staff with benefit projections, pension applications, retirement plans, opt outs and refunds.
  • You will keep track of paperwork and make sure nothing is missed.
  • You will follow rules to keep information safe and attend meetings to stay up to date.

Working for your organisation

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities required for this role, please refer to the attached document named "Candidate Job Pack"

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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