ICT Tier 3 Technical Specialist Trainee - Networking

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

ICT Tier 3 Technical Specialist Trainee - Networking37.5 hours Band 4 developing to Band 5 - 1 year fixed term

Completion of CCNA within the 1-year fixed term contract must be achieved, training costs will be provided by the organisation.

The post-holder will support the implementation and delivery of the IT network services across the entire Tameside and Glossop Health and Social Care Integrated Care Organisation (ICO) during core hours of 07:30 a.m. to 18:00. This will include travelling to remote sites using your own car.

To provide specialist network support within the ICT Services department for the Trust's key IT infrastructure.

Responsible for delivering, supporting and administrating corporate data and voice network systems for over 5500 users spread over several sites within the locality.

Main duties of the job

Provide effective and efficient IT network management and technical advice on Cisco networking technologies, infrastructures and other integrated systems within IT services to the ICO.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and communication related issues quickly to minimise network unavailability.

Provide support, monitor, and maintain all network infrastructures and develop network services per the ICO's business strategies.

To deputise for the Server Specialists as required.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Safety
  • Care
  • Respect
  • Communication
  • Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Date posted

27 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-ADM5ICT-08-24

Job locations

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in an IT subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Microsoft server related certification(s)
  • ITIL Foundation qualification at V3

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Public Sector organisation
  • Configuring, troubleshooting, supporting Cisco wireless networks

Desirable

  • Experience of configuring & managing firewalls

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of Server Operating Systems 2016 +
  • Windows 2016+ administration skills.

Desirable

  • Must have excellent Cisco network administration skills

Other factors

Essential

  • Ability to travel - Requires travel across geographical sites in all weather conditions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in an IT subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Microsoft server related certification(s)
  • ITIL Foundation qualification at V3

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Public Sector organisation
  • Configuring, troubleshooting, supporting Cisco wireless networks

Desirable

  • Experience of configuring & managing firewalls

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of Server Operating Systems 2016 +
  • Windows 2016+ administration skills.

Desirable

  • Must have excellent Cisco network administration skills

Other factors

Essential

  • Ability to travel - Requires travel across geographical sites in all weather conditions

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Information Officer

Colin Skoyles

colin.skoyles@tgh.nhs.uk

01619226743

Date posted

27 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-ADM5ICT-08-24

Job locations

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


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