North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

IT Support Team Leader - Peterborough

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Job summary

We have a great job opportunity for an IT Support Team Leader to assist the IT Support Manager to provide a Technical support service to the Trust. We have over 10,000 employees, 6500 windows end points and 2000 Apple devices that require supporting from Mon-Fri 8am until 17:30 PM. The team also provide an on-call function to cover all out-of-hours periods.

This role will lead the service desk and first line teams to provide a first class support service to the Trust and also deputise for the IT Support Manager including assisting with the Change and Problem Management Processes.

You will be expected to have experience of working in a senior/leadership role within an IT Support Environment and have good knowledge of iTiL. Very good knowledge of Windows 10/11, Office 365 and Clinical applications is essential as well as being able to travel to work across multiple sites.

The work is varied and will require someone with confidence and the ability to think on their feet. This will be a demanding role with heavy focus on leadership and service improvement following iTiL best practice.

Main duties of the job

To provide technical expertise at a senior level to the development, deployment and support of the Trust's ICT infrastructure and information systems by undertaking the roles of (in order of anticipated workload):Systems Administratoro Manage the Service desk and first line support teamso 2nd Line Support Escalationo Project Technical Leado I.T. Change and Problem managemento Deputise for the IT Support ManagerThe role requires specialist knowledge, a professional certification (already achieved, or working towards with the assistance of the I.T. Support Manager) or equivalent experience to achieve the standards required

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6812373

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE39GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths, English, Computing or Equivalent Grade C/4 or higher
  • Degree in an I.T. related subject or equivalent experience
  • iTiL Foundation pass V3 or later
  • IT Technical or Management Qualification or currently studying towards

Desirable

  • IT/Keyboard skills qualification (ECDL, NVQ, SDi for example)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in an I.T. technical support role for a large organisation
  • Experience working in a systems administration role using tools such Active Directory
  • Experience Managing staff
  • Long Experience of working in a customer service environment
  • Experience of large I.T. upgrades and deployments

Knowledge

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Server Applications, active directory and Operating Systems
  • Good understanding of ITIL
  • Good knowledge of Information Governance & Data Protection

Key Skills

Essential

  • Excellent technical skills (Software and hardware)
  • Data Input/accuracy and attention to detail
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths, English, Computing or Equivalent Grade C/4 or higher
  • Degree in an I.T. related subject or equivalent experience
  • iTiL Foundation pass V3 or later
  • IT Technical or Management Qualification or currently studying towards

Desirable

  • IT/Keyboard skills qualification (ECDL, NVQ, SDi for example)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in an I.T. technical support role for a large organisation
  • Experience working in a systems administration role using tools such Active Directory
  • Experience Managing staff
  • Long Experience of working in a customer service environment
  • Experience of large I.T. upgrades and deployments

Knowledge

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Server Applications, active directory and Operating Systems
  • Good understanding of ITIL
  • Good knowledge of Information Governance & Data Protection

Key Skills

Essential

  • Excellent technical skills (Software and hardware)
  • Data Input/accuracy and attention to detail

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE39GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE39GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

IT Support Manager

Lee Loades

lee.loades1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6812373

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE39GZ


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