York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Network Specialist

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Job summary

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a highly motivated and highly skilled Senior network Specialist to join our Digital and Information Service team. You will be working for an organization that has put Digital Technology at the forefront of its priorities to achieve organisational and system transformation to achieve better health and well-being for the people it serves, by providing the critical digital, data and technology services needed by healthcare professionals.

The Network Team supports a vast range of equipment, services and products that help maintain the seamless and secure flow of information all around the Trust's network. The team is responsible for around 550 Cisco LAN/WAN devices, which allow network connections to over 8000 PC's, Printers, and over 4000 Cisco IP Phones. The team is also responsible for the Cisco video infrastructure and support the Cisco IPT solution across the trusts estate. The team is also responsible for the perimeter security solutions deployed across the York and Scarborough teaching hospitals sites.

The trust has recently undergone a complete LAN and WiFi and DC replacement programme utilising Cisco DNA, WiFi 6 and ACI technologies to ensure the trust is capable of delivering safe and effective health care whilst leveraging the most recent clinical and IT technologies

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Network Specialists and will assist the Network Manager to proactively manage the converged data network and perimeter security solutions. The implementation of comprehensive standards and controls to ensure the provision of a robust and resilient converged network infrastructure which meets the minimum data security standards expected of a healthcare infrastructure. There will be a particular focus on the development, provisioning and implementation of the wired and wireless infrastructure across LAN and Wan connected sites. This role will also include 3rd line support to the platform and EUC teams for project delivery and ongoing fault resolution.

The successful candidate will also liaise closely with customers, other members of the Department and external suppliers to ensure compliance of new developments within production constraints and implement any changes as approved by the DIS change advisory board.

The role will require you to be available for an on-call rota requiring Out of hours support and candidate will be required to travel between sites and carry equipment. Pool car will be provided.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

15 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6523672-SNS-DIS

Job locations

Park House

Bridge Lan

York

YO31 8ZZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Training and experience

Essential

2 years experience as a Network Specialist in an enterprise LAN/WAN
Experience working in converged voice and data infrastructures

Knowledge, Qualifications

Essential

Education to degree level or equivalent
Competent to level of Cisco Certified Network Associate.
Understanding of CIPT/VOIP fundamentals
Understanding of cyber Security principles
Understanding of Wireless technologies
Full understanding of networking fundamentals

Analytical and judgemental skills

Essential

Working knowledge of Network Monitoring tools
Demonstrable experience of using Network Monitoring tools to analyse network problems/issues and assist in capacity planning.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

2 years' experience of managing own priorities
Effectively manage given projects using PRINCE II methodology

Person Specification

Training and experience

Essential

2 years experience as a Network Specialist in an enterprise LAN/WAN
Experience working in converged voice and data infrastructures

Knowledge, Qualifications

Essential

Education to degree level or equivalent
Competent to level of Cisco Certified Network Associate.
Understanding of CIPT/VOIP fundamentals
Understanding of cyber Security principles
Understanding of Wireless technologies
Full understanding of networking fundamentals

Analytical and judgemental skills

Essential

Working knowledge of Network Monitoring tools
Demonstrable experience of using Network Monitoring tools to analyse network problems/issues and assist in capacity planning.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

2 years' experience of managing own priorities
Effectively manage given projects using PRINCE II methodology

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House

Bridge Lan

York

YO31 8ZZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House

Bridge Lan

York

YO31 8ZZ

Employer's website

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