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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Network Engineer

The closing date is 13 July 2025

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Job summary

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Network Engineer - Voice to join our ICT Network Team. You'll play a key role in maintaining and supporting our converged voice and data infrastructure across over 95 NHS sites -- with a focus on structured cabling, switching, WiFi, Voice and fibre networks.

Main duties of the job

  • First-line support for voice network issues
  • Manage and document structured cabling systems
  • Manage the WiFi installation
  • Liaise with contractors and service teams
  • Support project delivery using PRINCE2 methodology
  • Help maintain a robust, resilient network supporting critical healthcare services

What we're looking for:Experience in telecoms and cablingStrong troubleshooting and communication skillsStrong foundational Knowledge of voice/data networksCisco or PRINCE2 experience (desirable)

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 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.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7290781-NE-DI

Job locations

York Hospital/Scarborough hospital

York or Scarborough

YO31 8HE


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 your 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.

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 your 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.

Person Specification

Training and experience

Essential

  • 2 years' experience as a Telecoms engineer in an enterprise environment.
  • 2 years' experience of the installation and maintenance of structured cabling systems

Knowledge, Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to A level or equivalent or equivalent experience
  • Has demonstrable knowledge of the installation and maintenance of voice and data infrastructures
  • Achieved ECDL basic

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate technical issues with peers, users and specialist contractors
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a team

Analytical and judgemental skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of troubleshooting telecoms infrastructure problems and assist in capacity planning.
Person Specification

Training and experience

Essential

  • 2 years' experience as a Telecoms engineer in an enterprise environment.
  • 2 years' experience of the installation and maintenance of structured cabling systems

Knowledge, Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to A level or equivalent or equivalent experience
  • Has demonstrable knowledge of the installation and maintenance of voice and data infrastructures
  • Achieved ECDL basic

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate technical issues with peers, users and specialist contractors
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a team

Analytical and judgemental skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of troubleshooting telecoms infrastructure problems and assist in capacity planning.

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

York Hospital/Scarborough hospital

York or Scarborough

YO31 8HE


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

York Hospital/Scarborough hospital

York or Scarborough

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Network Manager

Shane Martin

shane.martin1@nhs.net

07725160223

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7290781-NE-DI

Job locations

York Hospital/Scarborough hospital

York or Scarborough

YO31 8HE


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