Solutions Architect - Barnsley

Job summary

Location -Home Based (with regular travel to Ambulance Trusts and suppliers across England)

The Services include:

• Voice and data communications via the Airwave radio network
• Fixed, vehicle mounted and handheld radio terminals
• Integrated Communication and Control System (ICCS)
• Mobile data solutions
• The integration of all of the elements above into an end-to-end managed service

A contract has been let for the delivery of a managed service covering all of the above to Airwave Solutions Limited.

ARP is now working with a National cross government programme entitled the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) which has been established with the remit of delivering the future national mobile communication capabilities for all emergency services commonly known as ESN (Emergency Services Network). ESMCP is hosted by the home office and has representation from all the emergency services

CRS will ensure a compatible solution is implemented for use by operational ambulance staff that communicate effectively via ESN. It is also pivotal in maintaining reliable communications during the transition period from Airwave to ESN.

This role requires Security Clearance and you will need to have been a UK resident for at least 5 years. For more information on the Government requirements, please visit the Gov website.

Main duties of the job

• This is a senior technical position that requires specialist skills in 2G/3G/4G/LTE technologies as well as experience of working in agile software development environments.
• The purpose of the role is to work with stakeholders to specify, design and select control room solutions that deliver the required utility and warranty required by the end users.
• The post holder will be responsible for all technical elements involved in planning, design, options appraisal, testing and delivery of the end product. This will include interfaces to other national and local programmes.
• The post holder will investigate and inform on latest 2G, 3G and 4G device related technology and be the technical expert providing knowledge on future technical trends
• The post holder will carry out assessments on specific areas of technology including control room and mobile device technologies and associated protocols and will provide clear technical guidance to the associated technical, service and user communities.
• Of particular importance is the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with other service management and technical disciplines, suppliers, users across the Ambulance Trusts, the wider NHS and managing the conflicting demands and tensions of a range of stakeholders.

About us

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is an enduring organisation directly appointed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to provide and upgrade emergency communications for UK ambulance services.

ARP have a large team of over eighty staff consisting of commercial, finance, project, implementation, technical, user assurance and service colleagues. They are based all over the country to support the successful delivery and maintenance of a £460m programme of work. The aim of ARP is to implement new technology that provides innovation and enhances patient care with the latest equipment. ARPs solutions also play a longer-term role in preparing the ambulance service for the adoption of the Home Office's Emergency Services Network (ESN).

ARP is currently in the process of introducing an array of new technology-based services to Ambulance Trusts and Air Ambulance charities. The Services include the introduction of new technology to the national Ambulance fleet (approx. 6500 vehicles) and upgrading and developing new, data-rich communications products (apps and hardware) for use by over 15,000 frontline paramedic and Control Room staff. Overall, ARP is responsible for providing an end-to-end service covering installation, maintenance and replacement, which plays a key role in enabling effective response to critical life-threatening incidents.

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Home working

Barnsley

S75 1JL

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Home working

Barnsley

S75 1JL

Employer's website

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

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