Job summary
This role includes responsibility to provide support for the development, installation, support,maintenance, and administration, of the MFT's server and datacentre infrastructure, ensuring thatthe integrity and performance of the infrastructure is optimised in support of clinical and businessneeds. The post-holder will be expected to provide high-quality support for the server anddatacentre infrastructure which underpins the delivery of digital systems, the post holder willprovide pro-active and reactive support for both hardware and software faults.The post-holder will support the Datacentre team in providing a high performing service andensuring the technical infrastructure is operating optimally and to industry best practise standards.The role will ensure that the service capability of the Trusts IT infrastructure, specifically in the areaof Systems, Servers, Storage, Security, Virtualisation and Datacentre Support is maintained. Theposition provides technical knowledge across a range of relevant IT technologies. With the aim toprovide a stable foundation to host digital systems throughout the organisation, ensuring BAU isoptimised, and clinical systems are technically sound within the infrastructure.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this post are to manage the Trust server and storage infrastructure residing in the Trust datacentres and server rooms, as well as administer cloud infrastructure and some related applications such as Office365 (Exchange Online, Teams, etc.).
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success.Join us and help shape the future of our Trust--make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- VMware Certifications and/or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- University Degree or equivalent, recent experience;
- MCSE;
Desirable
- Prince 2 Foundation
- ITIL Qualification
- Citrix Certification and/or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Experience
Essential
- Managing a core infrastructure environment that includes VMware, Netapp, Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop and Microsoft infrastructure;
- Application virtualisation;
- Monitoring and producing reports related to infrastructure performance, status and availability;
- Work closely with suppliers to resolve problems and build new solutions.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an ITIL Service Management environment
- Project Management Experience.
Skills
Essential
- Practical and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products at an expert level, including Word, Excel, Visio and Project.
- Specialist technical skills in the configuration and management of core infrastructure such as:
Desirable
- Working with a core infrastructure environment that includes VMware, Netapp and Microsoft infrastructure;
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- VMware Certifications and/or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- University Degree or equivalent, recent experience;
- MCSE;
Desirable
- Prince 2 Foundation
- ITIL Qualification
- Citrix Certification and/or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Experience
Essential
- Managing a core infrastructure environment that includes VMware, Netapp, Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop and Microsoft infrastructure;
- Application virtualisation;
- Monitoring and producing reports related to infrastructure performance, status and availability;
- Work closely with suppliers to resolve problems and build new solutions.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an ITIL Service Management environment
- Project Management Experience.
Skills
Essential
- Practical and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products at an expert level, including Word, Excel, Visio and Project.
- Specialist technical skills in the configuration and management of core infrastructure such as:
Desirable
- Working with a core infrastructure environment that includes VMware, Netapp and Microsoft infrastructure;
Additional information
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).
