Senior Network Engineer

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2024

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT provides health and social care services in Primary care, Acute hospitals, Community hospitals, and adult Social care services through the 12000 employed staff.

Northumbria Facility Management Team (NHFML) team provide all of the technology and technical development to assist in the current electronic systems and the development and delivery of the drive to be paper free at the point of care.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the management and performance of client network infrastructure LAN / WAN, Wireless LAN and DC, providing pro-active support to ensure maximum availability of service in line with Trust service level agreements.

To ensure high availability, security and usability of the network that is transparent to users.

Provide regular monitoring of Networks and rapid response to incidents.

Manage the day to day co-ordination of workloads for Network Engineers within Network Team.

To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the service. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which engages, enables and empowers others.

Uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

To lead, inspire and motivate others to high performance by agreeing clear goals and objectives, providing support and guidance and creating opportunities for development

Design, development and implementation of IT Network Infrastructure and best practices across a large organisation

To provide a seamless, reliable network with minimal downtime whilst extending its capabilities as a part of ongoing development.

To develop and maintain efficient management of all networked systems under the control of Service.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6210047HD

Job locations

Northumbria Manufacturing Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To plan and organise a range of complex activities related to implementation of new systems including liaison with suppliers and end users, production of work plans and monitoring these to ensure completion on time and within assigned costs.

The role requires the active participation in the development of the lT Team's working methods and development of the service to ensure that changing business needs continue to be met.

To contribute to the development of a culture of high engagement, where staff are empowered and entrusted to provide the best services and care for patients To promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients

Responsible for Installation, repair and maintenance of all physical assets, such as routers, switches, UPS, used throughout client sites.

To obtain quotes from potential suppliers and make recommendations to line manager on most appropriate solutions.

The post holder is expected to keep up to date with current and future developments of network infrastructure technology.

Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of users.

Must be able to work without close supervision.

To participate in the out of hours and on-call rota.

To demonstrate Trust core values and behaviors

Job description

Job responsibilities

To plan and organise a range of complex activities related to implementation of new systems including liaison with suppliers and end users, production of work plans and monitoring these to ensure completion on time and within assigned costs.

The role requires the active participation in the development of the lT Team's working methods and development of the service to ensure that changing business needs continue to be met.

To contribute to the development of a culture of high engagement, where staff are empowered and entrusted to provide the best services and care for patients To promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients

Responsible for Installation, repair and maintenance of all physical assets, such as routers, switches, UPS, used throughout client sites.

To obtain quotes from potential suppliers and make recommendations to line manager on most appropriate solutions.

The post holder is expected to keep up to date with current and future developments of network infrastructure technology.

Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of users.

Must be able to work without close supervision.

To participate in the out of hours and on-call rota.

To demonstrate Trust core values and behaviors

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in a computer related discipline or equivalent level of knowledge.
  • Further staff and project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience in a relevant computer related discipline
  • Additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate study or equivalent experience in a relevant computer services discipline.
  • Specialist knowledge across range of project management procedures and techniques underpinned by theory
  • Appropriate industry recognised qualifications e.g. CCNA R&S, CCNP R&S or equivalent.
  • Fundamental understanding of Networking infrastructure and protocols

Desirable

  • Management or supervisory Qualification.
  • ITIL
  • CCNA : Cyber Ops, CCDA, Wireless, DC or Security

Other

Essential

  • It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in a computer related discipline or equivalent level of knowledge.
  • Further staff and project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience in a relevant computer related discipline
  • Additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate study or equivalent experience in a relevant computer services discipline.
  • Specialist knowledge across range of project management procedures and techniques underpinned by theory
  • Appropriate industry recognised qualifications e.g. CCNA R&S, CCNP R&S or equivalent.
  • Fundamental understanding of Networking infrastructure and protocols

Desirable

  • Management or supervisory Qualification.
  • ITIL
  • CCNA : Cyber Ops, CCDA, Wireless, DC or Security

Other

Essential

  • It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

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

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northumbria Manufacturing Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northumbria Manufacturing Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Network Team Leader

Muhammad Nabeel

muhammad.nabeel@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk

01916073697

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6210047HD

Job locations

Northumbria Manufacturing Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ


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