Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and support of the Trusts IT orientated project within the IT Services Department .
The Senior Network Analyst is responsible for maintaining and improving the network infrastructure of the Trust. They will ensure the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. The post holder will also be required to problem manage issue that arise due to the deployment of new technology before its handed over to BAU.
Main duties of the job
Project Engineer will oversee technical projects to assure a high level of accuracy and quality. They work with teams to translate requirements into implementable tasks with practical timelines. They will also collaborate with end user/suppliers to find and solve any problems within the project plans and budgeting.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring assigned technical project tasks
Translating end user requirements and organising practical terms into required timelines to be met by the team
Maintaining cleanliness to ensure health and safety standards on-site
Resolving any problems with the team, plans and budget to ensure that the project flows smoothly
Identifying potential problems with the project, leading the team into developing solutions and ensuring that they are implemented
Frequent meetings with project teams and suppliers to inform of project progress and constraints
Working with third-party contractors to develop viable time scales and working practices
Job description
Job responsibilities
Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring assigned technical project tasks
Translating end user requirements and organising practical terms into required timelines to be met by the team
Maintaining cleanliness to ensure health and safety standards on-site
Resolving any problems with the team, plans and budget to ensure that the project flows smoothly
Identifying potential problems with the project, leading the team into developing solutions and ensuring that they are implemented
Frequent meetings with project teams and suppliers to inform of project progress and constraints
Working with third-party contractors to develop viable time scales and working practices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience
- Professional qualification e.g. MCP/MCSE
- ITIL Foundation Qualification
- PRINCE 2 Foundation Qualification
Desirable
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or other relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining core infrastructure services
- Specific Networking principals including LAN, WAN and networking protocols e.g. TCP/IP, SNMP, Routing and Switching
- Working in a pressured environment with conflicting demands on time and resource management
- Planning and Directing projects
- Experience in team leadership
Desirable
- NHS Experience in IM&T
- Experience of Security related tools, processes and procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to think strategically in order to produce long term strategic solutions and plans
- Effective application of PRINCE2 methodology for projects. Ability to deliver projects in line with deadlines
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to analyse highly complex situations and solve problems
- Ability to work in a pressured environment, with ever-changing work patterns
- Ability to manage, develop and work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and terms to a non-technical audience
- Good interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate to a high standard, both verbally and in writing
- Initiative and creative - Being proactive, taking action and anticipating opportunities
- Analytical Thinking - Acquiring an understanding of a problem or situation by braking it down systematically into its component parts and identifying the relationships between these parts
- Business Continuity Planning - proficient with the methods and techniques for risk management, business impact analysis, countermeasures and contingency
Desirable
- Ability to develop and implement IT policies in a strategic context
- Leadership - Ability to identify goals and objectives, motivate and lead others towards their achievement
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth specialist infrastructure software and proven hardware skills in servers and client devices operating in a 24/7 environment
- Operating System skills to include all variations of Unix and Microsoft Desktop and Server software
- Networking skills to include TCP/IP, Switching and Routing, Firewalls and Anti-Virus Protection. Desktop to include all versions of MS Office
Desirable
- Knowledge of the use of information and information systems in the NHS
- Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus
Additional
Essential
- Must possess a full clean driving licence for work purposes
- Calm and resilient
- Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure
- Takes responsibility rather than simply performing tasks
- Well organised and motivated
- Able to act on own initiative within given parameters of responsibility
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to multi-task
- Understanding of the confidential nature of the post
- Able to work flexible hours at times
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience
- Professional qualification e.g. MCP/MCSE
- ITIL Foundation Qualification
- PRINCE 2 Foundation Qualification
Desirable
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or other relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining core infrastructure services
- Specific Networking principals including LAN, WAN and networking protocols e.g. TCP/IP, SNMP, Routing and Switching
- Working in a pressured environment with conflicting demands on time and resource management
- Planning and Directing projects
- Experience in team leadership
Desirable
- NHS Experience in IM&T
- Experience of Security related tools, processes and procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to think strategically in order to produce long term strategic solutions and plans
- Effective application of PRINCE2 methodology for projects. Ability to deliver projects in line with deadlines
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to analyse highly complex situations and solve problems
- Ability to work in a pressured environment, with ever-changing work patterns
- Ability to manage, develop and work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and terms to a non-technical audience
- Good interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate to a high standard, both verbally and in writing
- Initiative and creative - Being proactive, taking action and anticipating opportunities
- Analytical Thinking - Acquiring an understanding of a problem or situation by braking it down systematically into its component parts and identifying the relationships between these parts
- Business Continuity Planning - proficient with the methods and techniques for risk management, business impact analysis, countermeasures and contingency
Desirable
- Ability to develop and implement IT policies in a strategic context
- Leadership - Ability to identify goals and objectives, motivate and lead others towards their achievement
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth specialist infrastructure software and proven hardware skills in servers and client devices operating in a 24/7 environment
- Operating System skills to include all variations of Unix and Microsoft Desktop and Server software
- Networking skills to include TCP/IP, Switching and Routing, Firewalls and Anti-Virus Protection. Desktop to include all versions of MS Office
Desirable
- Knowledge of the use of information and information systems in the NHS
- Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus
Additional
Essential
- Must possess a full clean driving licence for work purposes
- Calm and resilient
- Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure
- Takes responsibility rather than simply performing tasks
- Well organised and motivated
- Able to act on own initiative within given parameters of responsibility
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to multi-task
- Understanding of the confidential nature of the post
- Able to work flexible hours at times
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
