Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Digital Support Services Manager

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Job summary

LGT IT is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Digital Services Manager. This position involves leading the Desktop Support and related teams, and assisting the Digital Services & Cyber Security Operations Manager in delivering an exceptional service to the end users of the Trust's IT systems across clinical, community, and corporate settings. The ideal candidate will possess postgraduate qualifications in IT and have a substantial, proven track record in staff management in a busy environment.

The post holder will be responsible for the Desktop, laptop and Mobile end user support throughout the Trust.DesktopEngineers and other end user support resources effectively. They will also analyse, report and be responsible for the SLAs associated with end user support throughout the Trust.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

  • Line manage the reporting staff to provide an efficient desktop and other end user device support services throughout the Trust.
  • To act as a central point of information on BAU related queries from users and other Support Staff.
  • To liaise with IT Service Desk and develop a meaningful interface between the IT Service and Desktop support.
  • Monitor, assign and resolve calls logged on the IT Help Desk System as required.
  • To produce required technical documentation. and SOPs.To liaise with suppliers ensuring that SLAs are adhered to.
  • Manage system performance of all network servers and carry outsystem tuning as appropriate, alerting the senior technical staff to any performance issues.
  • To provide support for IT Projects, work closely with Trust and third party project managers and carry out capacity planning to ensure that systems resources are available to meet growth in demand.
  • Provide technical guidance on IT security and ensure compliance with the Trust's Security Policy, reporting any suspected breach to the Cyber Security Manager.
  • Undertake technical reviews of IT systems and analyse, report and take necessary actions on the provision of Digital IT services.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF6354A

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The candidate will possess postgraduate qualifications in IT and have a substantial, proven track record in staff management in a busy environment. Further details and main responsibilities are found on the attached JD.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The candidate will possess postgraduate qualifications in IT and have a substantial, proven track record in staff management in a busy environment. Further details and main responsibilities are found on the attached JD.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Degree in Information Technology or related subject
  • Postgraduate qualifications
  • Other appropriate IT Certifications with substantial experience

Desirable

  • Microsoft and Other IT Certifications

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience directly related to management in a large organisation and other responsibilities specified

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise
  • UpToDate knowledge of desktop/laptop hardware and operating systems
  • Office 365 and other Microsoft Products
  • Supervisory skills and experience

Desirable

  • Windows server knowledge
  • Windows Active Directory knowledge
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Degree in Information Technology or related subject
  • Postgraduate qualifications
  • Other appropriate IT Certifications with substantial experience

Desirable

  • Microsoft and Other IT Certifications

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience directly related to management in a large organisation and other responsibilities specified

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise
  • UpToDate knowledge of desktop/laptop hardware and operating systems
  • Office 365 and other Microsoft Products
  • Supervisory skills and experience

Desirable

  • Windows server knowledge
  • Windows Active Directory knowledge

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Infrastructure Manager

Deputy Infrastructure Manager

vadivel.mohan@nhs.net

02088364419

Details

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF6354A

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH


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