Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Apprentice IT Support Officer

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a IT Support Officer working at Wirral's acute hospitals, Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital.

The role is ideal for someone who has willingness to learn new skills, can work in a busy environment. The vacancy is full time 37.5 hrs per week, and the working hours will be from Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00. approx

This vacancy is being advertised as an apprenticeship and as such the salary for the role if reflective of this. Those who currently hold and can evidence the essential qualifications need not apply. Your application will not be shortlisted if you hold the essential qualification(s).

Although English and Maths at level 2 is not required for the role, it is a requirement to complete the apprenticeship and need to be in place by the end of the apprenticeship. If you do not hold or cannot evidence English and Maths at level 2 then support will be provided for the successful applicant(s) as part of the Trust's apprenticeship offer.

Whilst this role is being advertised as a permanent position, there is an expectation that the successful applicant must complete all elements of the apprenticeship. Initially, the successful applicant will be placed on a fixed term apprenticeship contract for the duration of the programme. Upon completion of the apprenticeship and providing all additional milestones are met, the successful applicant will be issued a permanent contract.

Main duties of the job

To work within the Digital Healthcare Team of a large Acute Hospital split across 2 main sites, effectively supporting the hardware and software of users ensuring the functionality and accessibility of corporate services including critical NHS clinical systems essential for the delivery of patient care. Main responsibilities and duties may include the following: Receiving routine and urgent IT support calls. Assisting in maintaining an up-to-date inventory of hardware and software. Notifying, keeping up to date and ensuring timely communication with all IT Support teams and departments in times of IT System failure or upgrades.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£17,112 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-24-386

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital / Clatterbridge Hospital

Birkenhead

CH63 4JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for further information about the IT Support Officer position available with WUTH.

For further information on the apprenticeship programme please speak to a member of the Vocational Development Team on 0151 482 7981

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for further information about the IT Support Officer position available with WUTH.

For further information on the apprenticeship programme please speak to a member of the Vocational Development Team on 0151 482 7981

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A levels or IT Related NVQ 3 or adequate experience
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • High level of computer literacy to effectively use the office systems such as Microsoft Office

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good time management and dependability
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure to set deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • IT Technical Knowledge/Skill requiring development in specialism Application/Hardware/Software/Network/Server
  • Knowledge of NHS admin processes

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Polite, friendly, and professional manner
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A levels or IT Related NVQ 3 or adequate experience
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • High level of computer literacy to effectively use the office systems such as Microsoft Office

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good time management and dependability
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure to set deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • IT Technical Knowledge/Skill requiring development in specialism Application/Hardware/Software/Network/Server
  • Knowledge of NHS admin processes

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Polite, friendly, and professional manner

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital / Clatterbridge Hospital

Birkenhead

CH63 4JY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital / Clatterbridge Hospital

Birkenhead

CH63 4JY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Support Specialist (Helpdesk Manager)

Keris Bell

keris.bell@nhs.net

01516785111

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£17,112 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-24-386

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital / Clatterbridge Hospital

Birkenhead

CH63 4JY


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)