East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Service Desk Specialist

The closing date is 17 December 2025

Job summary

This is a technical position required to provide first and second line technical support with the knowledge and skills to provide first-time-fix call resolution.

The IT Service Desk acts as a centralised first line support team and is primarily responsible for incident management and for the processing of service requests and standard changes within agreed service levels for all staff within Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as well as those working remotely from satellite sites.

  • Training new starters
  • Supporting current staff
  • Supporting Service Delivery management with problem management
  • Updating article list and knowledge bases
  • Providing first time fix process documents for Service Desk

Main duties of the job

The Informatics team are responsible for developing the Trust's information, Communication and Technology Strategy and for delivering the information systems development programme. It also ensures the operation of secure and confidential systems, the provision of high quality information and records to support patient care, clinical governance, and performance management.

The IT Services Department is part of the Informatics Directorate and is responsible for strategy, design and transition and operational management of the IT Portfolio in conjunction with other specialist areas of informatics. It provides a range of services to approximately 16,000 users within the Trust.

The use of IT has grown significantly in recent years and is now an essential part of most areas of work. within the Trust. As the Trust is working to eliminate paper from day-to-day processes the IT infrastructure is becoming even more critical to the delivery of patient care.

About us

Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:

  • A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
  • Cutting-edge facilities and technology
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-UHMBT-100-25

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Haslingden Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

via application form

Essential

  • 1 year Service Desk Experience
  • 2 years Customer Service Experience

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation Level 4
  • Knowledge of NHS systems and processes
Person Specification

via application form

Essential

  • 1 year Service Desk Experience
  • 2 years Customer Service Experience

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation Level 4
  • Knowledge of NHS systems and processes

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Haslingden Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Haslingden Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Digital Service Delivery Manager

Sharon Rankin

Sharon.Rankin@mbhci.nhs.uk

07919274911

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-UHMBT-100-25

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Haslingden Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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