Job summary
The Client Support Services Tech Support Officer is a technical customer service position and often the entry into the IT service. It provides support to end-users via the IT Service Desk or by face-to-face interaction (i.e. a field visit), responding to and investigating a range of incidents, requests, enquiries and queries raised and providing expert technical advice on a wide range of systems and technologies.
The role also supports the delivery of small works and projects as required.The post holder will work flexibly between 8am and 6pm as required, during practice opening hours, including during practice extended opening hours, 8am-8pm, 7 days per week, including bank holidays.
This may be covered by a rota or on call arrangements as appropriate. The role will require working on site across the ICB estate including GP practices up to 5 days a week dependant on workload and rota.
Main duties of the job
o Post holder prioritises and has responsibility for own work areao Deliver a portfolio of initiatives; achieving quality outcomes and demonstrating value for money through tracking, managing and delivering agreed benefits working to tight deadlineso Effectively manage stakeholderso Provide coordination of and participates in meetings, information advice and support where requestedo Provide excellent 1st / 2nd line support via mix of on site and remote working to all service users including corporate and primary careo Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matterso Responsible for preparation of correspondence and complex papers, as directed by manager.o Support/assist the management and leadership team to deliver the aims and objectives of the serviceo Work within service levels and KPIs and ensure that reporting procedures are adhered too Adhere to quality standards and monitoring systems for the provision of services in the departmento Respond to and investigate a range of incidents, requests, enquiries and queries raised by customers and to provide expert technical advice on a multitude of systems and IT policies.
About us
North East London is steeped in history and culture, and home to over two million people (and rising). It's the most diverse area of the UK; and because of that, one of the most exciting and vibrant places to work.
NHS North East London works with our health, social care, voluntary and community partners and residents) to plan and buy health services to meet our population's needs, making sure all parts of the local health and care system work effectively together. We work as part of the North East London Integrated Care System northeastlondonhcp.nhs.uk
We make sure residents and visitors have the best physical and mental health and have good access to high-quality health and care services. We have a vision to "work with and for all the people of North East London to create meaningful improvements in health, wellbeing and equity."
We serve eight local authority areas: Barking and Dagenham; City of London; Hackney; Havering; Newham; Redbridge; Tower Hamlets; and Waltham Forest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a similar support role within a technical team providing services direct to the client base
- Experience of working effectively to KPIs
- Customer Service: Experience of customer focused service excellence
- Experience of working within ITIL processes
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive technical knowledge including installation and troubleshooting end point devices, applications / software, primary care systems and basic networking
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a similar support role within a technical team providing services direct to the client base
- Experience of working effectively to KPIs
- Customer Service: Experience of customer focused service excellence
- Experience of working within ITIL processes
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive technical knowledge including installation and troubleshooting end point devices, applications / software, primary care systems and basic networking
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
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).