Principal Medical Limited

IT Support Technician

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Job summary

The IT Support Technician role is vital for maintaining the efficiency of our technology infrastructure. The main responsibility is to provide prompt and effective technical support to end-users, resolving hardware and software issues.

Main duties of the job

You will be the first point of contact for IT assistance, troubleshooting various problems from software applications to hardware malfunctions.

About us

PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010

Details

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0176-24-0070

Job locations

Principal Medical Ltd

3 Barberry Place

Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX26 3HA


Banbury Cross Health Centre

South Bar Street

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX169AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide First line IT support, including 2 days per week at our Banbury Cross practice.
  • Deliver technical support via phone, email and deskside to staff across Principal Medical Ltd, covering systems such as:

- Office 365 and Email

- Windows 10/11

- Laptop and desktop setup/deployment

- Smartphones and tablets (iOS & Android)

- Hardware (laptops, desktops, smartcards, printers, scanners)

- User account management (Active Directory and other accounts) Network folder access management

- Bespoke system account and permission management

  • Log detailed incidents and service requests in the service desk tool.
  • Assign and escalate incidents to internal or external teams (2nd or 3rd Line Support) as needed, collaborating to resolve complex technical problems and enhancing your expertise for future use.
  • Investigate support issues, escalating when necessary to appropriate teams
  • Liaise with third-party suppliers to resolve issues and provide customer updates. Escalate unresolved issues to 2nd and 3rd Line Support.
  • Manage user lifecycle processes (joiners, movers, leavers) and support corporate induction events.
  • Generate reports from ITSM software for management upon request.
  • Assist the IT team with daily backups and file restorations.
  • Contribute to the development of knowledge base articles and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Manage your workload independently, with guidance from senior team members.
  • Perform additional duties as agreed with the Digital and Technology Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide First line IT support, including 2 days per week at our Banbury Cross practice.
  • Deliver technical support via phone, email and deskside to staff across Principal Medical Ltd, covering systems such as:

- Office 365 and Email

- Windows 10/11

- Laptop and desktop setup/deployment

- Smartphones and tablets (iOS & Android)

- Hardware (laptops, desktops, smartcards, printers, scanners)

- User account management (Active Directory and other accounts) Network folder access management

- Bespoke system account and permission management

  • Log detailed incidents and service requests in the service desk tool.
  • Assign and escalate incidents to internal or external teams (2nd or 3rd Line Support) as needed, collaborating to resolve complex technical problems and enhancing your expertise for future use.
  • Investigate support issues, escalating when necessary to appropriate teams
  • Liaise with third-party suppliers to resolve issues and provide customer updates. Escalate unresolved issues to 2nd and 3rd Line Support.
  • Manage user lifecycle processes (joiners, movers, leavers) and support corporate induction events.
  • Generate reports from ITSM software for management upon request.
  • Assist the IT team with daily backups and file restorations.
  • Contribute to the development of knowledge base articles and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Manage your workload independently, with guidance from senior team members.
  • Perform additional duties as agreed with the Digital and Technology Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (grade C or above) or relevant experience in a similar role.

Desirable

  • ITIL qualification or training

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in a service desk team
  • Experience in issuing equipment and training users

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Knowledge of Windows 10, Apple iOS, MS Office, web browsers, and internet technologies.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (grade C or above) or relevant experience in a similar role.

Desirable

  • ITIL qualification or training

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in a service desk team
  • Experience in issuing equipment and training users

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Knowledge of Windows 10, Apple iOS, MS Office, web browsers, and internet technologies.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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

Principal Medical Limited

Address

Principal Medical Ltd

3 Barberry Place

Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX26 3HA


Employer's website

https://www.principal-medical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Principal Medical Limited

Address

Principal Medical Ltd

3 Barberry Place

Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX26 3HA


Employer's website

https://www.principal-medical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Digital and Technology Manager

Justin Verdejo

justin.verdejo@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0176-24-0070

Job locations

Principal Medical Ltd

3 Barberry Place

Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX26 3HA


Banbury Cross Health Centre

South Bar Street

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX169AD


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