IT Infrastructure Specialist

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

To manage and provide effective and efficient IT server and storage support and provision to the Trust and associated partners/clients.

To ensure that the Trust IT infrastructure systems are maintained and operate to the highest possible standards at all times, with downtime kept to a minimum and handled in an efficient manner.

To be a subject matter expert for support, monitoring and maintenance of all server & storage infrastructures.

To partake and contribute towards the development of IT infrastructure services in line with the Trust's and associated partners/clients' business strategies.

To assist the Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer (Server & Storage) and provide cover as required.

To be part of a wider team providing on-call services to the Trust across the full range of IT services.

To provide assistance and mentorship to the wider IT department, as and when required.

Main duties of the job

To manage, maintain, develop, monitor and test services for server & storage infrastructure for the Trust and associated partners/clients.

To be a member of the team developing, implementing, testing and maintaining protocols and procedures to provide effective security of the Trust and associated partners/clients' IT infrastructure services.

To provide support/maintenance, security developments and monitoring of the Internet, Extranet, anti-virus, SAN storage, VMware and associated systems for the Trust and associated partners/clients.

To analyse data produced by the systems and produce management performance and capacity reports detailing options and recommendations to improve service efficiency and present these to the infrastructure management team.

To develop and effectively maintain, stock, inventory, procedures, guidance notes, schedules and contracts for the Trust and associated partners/clients' servers, systems and users.

To monitor and update relevant information systems with actions completed and provide server statistical information.

To have responsibility for day to day server support and maintenance. To deal with and resolve complex server problems for the Trust and associated partners/clients.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0599

Job locations

Woodfield PArk

Chestnut View, Woodfield Park

Doncaster

DN4 8QP


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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and experience, plus additional specialist knowledge relating to the role
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate or equivalent or willingness to undertake
  • MCSA / MCITP Enterprise Administrator or equivalent or willingness to undertake
  • VMware VCP Certified (vSphere 6 or above) or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years experience in supporting IT infrastructure in a large organisation
  • Experience of developing protocols and policies for colleagues to follow
  • Experience of participating and planning of complex IT projects, liaising with clients, suppliers and internal staff.
  • Experience of managing email and internet security, including Antivirus, Backup and recovery solutions.

Desirable

  • Experience working in NHS specific infrastructure IT Support
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and experience, plus additional specialist knowledge relating to the role
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate or equivalent or willingness to undertake
  • MCSA / MCITP Enterprise Administrator or equivalent or willingness to undertake
  • VMware VCP Certified (vSphere 6 or above) or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years experience in supporting IT infrastructure in a large organisation
  • Experience of developing protocols and policies for colleagues to follow
  • Experience of participating and planning of complex IT projects, liaising with clients, suppliers and internal staff.
  • Experience of managing email and internet security, including Antivirus, Backup and recovery solutions.

Desirable

  • Experience working in NHS specific infrastructure IT Support

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

Woodfield PArk

Chestnut View, Woodfield Park

Doncaster

DN4 8QP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Woodfield PArk

Chestnut View, Woodfield Park

Doncaster

DN4 8QP


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist

Dom Hogan

dom.hogan@nhs.net

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0599

Job locations

Woodfield PArk

Chestnut View, Woodfield Park

Doncaster

DN4 8QP


Supporting documents

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