Job summary
Senior IT Engineer
Department: IT
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
As a Global Digital Exemplar Fast Follower, it is an exciting time at Milton Keynes University Hospital. We are now seeking a Senior IT Engineer to play an important role in supporting our journey to becoming a state-of-the-art digital hospital.
You will be working within a friendly multi-disciplinary team within a fast moving and dynamic environment that will see you working with staff across the organisation and with a range of external partners.This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Previous applicants that have applied in the last 3 months need not apply
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Joao Andre, Deputy of Head of IT Technical Services, joao.andre@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 23rd January 2025
Main duties of the job
To provide a high-quality, responsive and comprehensive Senior IT Engineer support service, incorporating support for all Trust staff as well as support for NHS Milton Keynes staff on occasions.
The post holder will also be required to provide support to internal IT staff to ensure that SLAs are met and knowledge and skills are effectively shared between staff at all levels.
The post holder will be required to provide support both remotely via the telephone or remote tools, or face to face where necessary in order to provide timely resolution to logged incidents ensuring SLAs are met and typically exceeded.
To assist with IT Service Desk operations as the need arises.
The post holder will be responsible for IT Infrastructure through innovation, proactive maintenance and operations, including, but not limited to, data centres, cloud, communication rooms, and wiring rooms; networking, servers, storage, firewalls, PCs and peripherals, telephony, and core clinical and non-clinical applications.
The post holder will be required to monitor the health status of the Trust's IT infrastructure estate to ensure minimum disruption to services.
The post holder will be required to ensure that all Trust data is adequately secured and protected at all times
There will be a requirement to be part of an on-call 24*7 rota.
About us
'65% report achieving a good balance between work and home life and are satisfied with the opportunities for flexible working patterns.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- IT Related NVQ Level 3 or A Levels (or equivalent qualification/relevant experience).
- Degree or equivalent qualification/relevant experience.
- Hands on expertise in a broad range of systems acquired through in-depth experience or theory based learning
- Up to date IT technical qualifications e.g. MCSA, MCSE, MCITP, CCNA (or equivalent qualification/relevant experience).
- Evidence of continual personal development and specialist knowledge.
Desirable
- IT Service Management qualification e.g. ITIL Foundation (or equivalent qualification / relevant experience).
- Project Management qualification e.g. Prince 2 Foundation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a complex IT environment.
- Advanced understanding of current IT standards, capabilities and developments in desktop, network, server, storage, telephony, security and applications technology.
- Advanced working knowledge and experience of installing and troubleshooting applications and operating systems in a Microsoft focused environment.
- Advanced working knowledge of server hardware and software including Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange and Hyper-V.
- Advanced understanding of Server and network security fundamentals.
- Advanced understanding of IP, Analogue and Mobile telephony technologies.
- Advanced understanding of Storage Area Network (SAN) technologies.
- Advanced understanding of LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN technologies
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft System Centre suite of applications.
- Advanced knowledge of backup technologies and strategies.
- Advanced knowledge of PC imaging technologies.
- Advanced knowledge of patching, anti-virus and encryption software.
- Experience of working in a project team.
- Previous experience working in a 3rd Line support role.
- Previous experience of using Service Desk Management Tools.
- Experience of using Microsoft administrative tools.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinker with sound analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to form excellent relationships and influence and negotiate effectively in order to deliver results and commitment to customer service.
- High standard of written and verbal communication.
- Commitment to continuous professional development personally.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to prioritise activities of self based on changing requirements and circumstances
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Advanced keyboard and data entry skills, allowing accurate and consistent use of IT systems
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to remain calm and composed in high pressure situations.
- Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines with a flexible approach to work.
- Able to form good working relationships with staff in the Trust and partner organisations.
- Willing to develop own skills and knowledge.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- Ability to work in a busy environment where continuous interruptions and re-prioritisation of workload is to be expected.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively to both clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels throughout the organization
- Requires excellent communication skills both verbal and written and have the ability to communicate effectively, both formally and informally to all levels of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- IT Related NVQ Level 3 or A Levels (or equivalent qualification/relevant experience).
- Degree or equivalent qualification/relevant experience.
- Hands on expertise in a broad range of systems acquired through in-depth experience or theory based learning
- Up to date IT technical qualifications e.g. MCSA, MCSE, MCITP, CCNA (or equivalent qualification/relevant experience).
- Evidence of continual personal development and specialist knowledge.
Desirable
- IT Service Management qualification e.g. ITIL Foundation (or equivalent qualification / relevant experience).
- Project Management qualification e.g. Prince 2 Foundation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a complex IT environment.
- Advanced understanding of current IT standards, capabilities and developments in desktop, network, server, storage, telephony, security and applications technology.
- Advanced working knowledge and experience of installing and troubleshooting applications and operating systems in a Microsoft focused environment.
- Advanced working knowledge of server hardware and software including Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange and Hyper-V.
- Advanced understanding of Server and network security fundamentals.
- Advanced understanding of IP, Analogue and Mobile telephony technologies.
- Advanced understanding of Storage Area Network (SAN) technologies.
- Advanced understanding of LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN technologies
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft System Centre suite of applications.
- Advanced knowledge of backup technologies and strategies.
- Advanced knowledge of PC imaging technologies.
- Advanced knowledge of patching, anti-virus and encryption software.
- Experience of working in a project team.
- Previous experience working in a 3rd Line support role.
- Previous experience of using Service Desk Management Tools.
- Experience of using Microsoft administrative tools.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinker with sound analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to form excellent relationships and influence and negotiate effectively in order to deliver results and commitment to customer service.
- High standard of written and verbal communication.
- Commitment to continuous professional development personally.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to prioritise activities of self based on changing requirements and circumstances
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Advanced keyboard and data entry skills, allowing accurate and consistent use of IT systems
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to remain calm and composed in high pressure situations.
- Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines with a flexible approach to work.
- Able to form good working relationships with staff in the Trust and partner organisations.
- Willing to develop own skills and knowledge.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- Ability to work in a busy environment where continuous interruptions and re-prioritisation of workload is to be expected.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively to both clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels throughout the organization
- Requires excellent communication skills both verbal and written and have the ability to communicate effectively, both formally and informally to all levels of staff
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.
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.
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).
