Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a IT Systems Manager to join us at MPH, within our IT Operations team.
If you think you can embrace the challenge of working in a demanding and busy environment, displaying your ability to maintain a high standard of work whilst working under pressure, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To be a lead specialist to carry out technical system manager duties relating to the support and development of trust IT systems, networks, operating system software and business applications.
You'll be responsible for ensuring that a high quality IT support service is provided to all users of trust systems, in accordance with defined policies, procedures and service level agreements. This includes IT Security, Data Protection and Information Government requirements.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more specific information relating to this post, please see the attached job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more specific information relating to this post, please see the attached job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/or have an appropriate level of experience
Desirable
- IT certification (MCSE, CCNE, CNA)
- PRINCE II Management Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- IT Management in the NHS, public sector or major private sector
- Demonstrable evidence of working at senior level in a technical IT Environment
- Experience of managing priorities and participating in large projects
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health Informatics Functions and National IT Programmes
- Experience of Developing and Supporting external customer IT Systems & Infrastructure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/or have an appropriate level of experience
Desirable
- IT certification (MCSE, CCNE, CNA)
- PRINCE II Management Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- IT Management in the NHS, public sector or major private sector
- Demonstrable evidence of working at senior level in a technical IT Environment
- Experience of managing priorities and participating in large projects
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health Informatics Functions and National IT Programmes
- Experience of Developing and Supporting external customer IT Systems & Infrastructure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
