Technical Support Officer

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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Job summary

IT Technical Support Officer- NHS Band 5 - Full time

We are looking for an experienced IT professional to lead a small team. You will be based in the Health Informatics Department (IT) at Chestnut View, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road Hospital Site, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN.

You will work closely with the Field Support Manager providing technical support which will involve updating and managing incidents and service requests within the IT Installation Moves & Changes Team.

We support a large range of endpoint devices (desktop & laptops) including printers, smartphones VOIP phones and tablets across NHS departments including GP (General Practitioner) Surgeries in the Doncaster area.

You may be required to travel throughout the Trust supported area's including to Rotherham, Doncaster and Scunthorpe.

Main duties of the job

You will be in a supervisory role, and you will manage a small team of staff whom you will take responsibility for and supervise. You will be responsible for support calls from customers and resolving then in a timely manner. You will be responsible for investigating reported faults, maintaining communications, and liaising with customers to effect appropriate repairs to faults within designated timescales and quality of service standards. You are also required to analyse IT problems and design, test, document and implement appropriate solutions. You may be required to work in any of the technical support officer roles and undertake any relevant training. This is a hands-on role.

You will have the ability to deliver high quality IT Support with an excellent knowledge of endpoint MS Windows operating systems and software with the confidence and ability to effectively communicate complex information to customers at all levels and with differing skill sets.

Training and career development is part of our ethos including apprenticeships and even degree level schemes. Annual leave up to 33 days a year (based on length of service). Free on-site parking, a range of canteen facilities, Agile \ Flexible working, NHS Pension in addition to other NHS Benefits see here: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0571

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

Chestnut View

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (Grades A - C) or equivalent
  • NVQ II in Information Technology or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate demonstrable experience working in an IT Infrastructure environment
  • Experience of working in either a ServiceDesk environment or an IT support environment
  • Customer Care experience

Desirable

  • Understanding the culture of the NHS
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (Grades A - C) or equivalent
  • NVQ II in Information Technology or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate demonstrable experience working in an IT Infrastructure environment
  • Experience of working in either a ServiceDesk environment or an IT support environment
  • Customer Care experience

Desirable

  • Understanding the culture of the NHS

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Chestnut View

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Chestnut View

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

IT Service Desk Manager

Mr Dale Coan

dale.coan@nhs.net

07583138963

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0571

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

Chestnut View

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


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