Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Senior Digital Lead Technician/Projects

The closing date is 25 May 2025

Job summary

LGT IT is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Senior Digital Lead Technician/Projects. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of IT Infrastructure Systems and work closely with the IT Project Management Team as the Technical Lead for the IT Projectssupport throughout the Trust.

They will also responsible for the efficient day to dayoperation of all LGT's Client/Server environment, desktop configurations and servers and will assist the Infrastructure & Development Manager in the installation and implementation of allchanges to the said environment.

Applicants who do not meet the essential qualifications need not apply.

Main duties of the job

IT Infrastructure Management, Security, Development and Enhancement1 To provide advice and support on technical issues associated with proposed projects. This involvement should start at the Feasibility stage and continue through Procurement, Testing and Implementation to the Post-Implementation Review.2 To ensure that all hand-over procedures between Systems Delivery Group and Technical Computer Services, as they affect the Network, are completed and signed off.3 To support LGT's Active Directory, Azure Platform, Intune and MECM and other laptop configuration tools, patching servers and workstations, maintaining the cybersecurity of the IT systems that are in use at LGT.4 To ensure that Change Control procedures and implemented and adhered to raise CCNs appropriately.5 Keep up to date with developments in technology, particularly with regard toNHS IM&T and maintain relationships with key suppliers.6 Provide technical input for the specification, design, implementation and development of the Trust network infrastructure and IT projects7 Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for strategic investment priorities.

8 To manage the day-to-day handling of all infrastructure calls assigned by the IT service desk.

9 Line management of reporting staff in line with LGT's policies and standards.

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

09 May 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-RF6763

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham (Catford Based)

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The candidate will possess postgraduate qualifications in IT and have a substantial knowledge and experience in Microsoft Active Directory and related environments. 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 knowledge and experience in Microsoft Active Directory and related environments. 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 qualification or other appropriate IT Certifications with substantial experience

Desirable

  • IT project Management / Prince 2 Practitioner
  • Microsoft and Other IT Certifications

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience directly related to responsibilities specified.
  • NHS Experience

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
  • Office 365 and other Microsoft Products
  • Software Licencing 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 qualification or other appropriate IT Certifications with substantial experience

Desirable

  • IT project Management / Prince 2 Practitioner
  • Microsoft and Other IT Certifications

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience directly related to responsibilities specified.
  • NHS Experience

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
  • Office 365 and other Microsoft Products
  • Software Licencing 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 (Catford Based)

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 (Catford Based)

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:

Infrastructure and development Manager

Richard farthing

richard.farthing@nhs.net

02088366477

Details

Date posted

09 May 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-RF6763

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham (Catford Based)

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH


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