South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Systems Adminstrator

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Job summary

This is a post in the IM&T Department providing software services for the 999 service line.

The post holder will be responsible for administration for Trust IM&T 999 systems to ensure they provide improved effectiveness and functionality and can provide safe support for patient care and management of Trust services.

Provide efficient and effective admin support of Information Technology and Computerised systems and services within multiple Clinical Hubs.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide technical and operational admin to internal business customers.
  • In accordance with change control procedures, assist the Business Systems Manager in evaluating the need for admin changes to the operation of designated systems/modules
  • Provide system specialist admin support to the wider IM&T directorate and other Trust directorates as required.
  • Troubleshoot user issues, providing appropriate solutions and ensuring system continuity wherever applicable
  • Undertake other such duties as may be required from time to time which fall within the scope of the post.
  • Provide reports, as required, to the Business Systems Manager, Head of Operation for Clinical Hubs and Director of Information Management, Technology and Communications, covering hardware and software performance and supplier integrity and probity.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our newfive-year strategywhich has continually improving patient care at its very core.

At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
  • Staff networks
  • Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-7493312

Job locations

exeter

Abbey Court

exeter

EX54RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSEs at Grade C including mathematics and English
  • Knowledge of a 999 CAD system

Desirable

  • European Computer Driving Licence.

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

  • Experience of Microsoft operating systems.

Desirable

  • Keyboard experience.
  • Customer handling skills
  • Experience or interest in Healthcare.
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSEs at Grade C including mathematics and English
  • Knowledge of a 999 CAD system

Desirable

  • European Computer Driving Licence.

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

  • Experience of Microsoft operating systems.

Desirable

  • Keyboard experience.
  • Customer handling skills
  • Experience or interest in Healthcare.

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.

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

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.

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

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

exeter

Abbey Court

exeter

EX54RJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

exeter

Abbey Court

exeter

EX54RJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Systems Administrator

Brett Gregory

brett.gregory@swast.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-7493312

Job locations

exeter

Abbey Court

exeter

EX54RJ


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