I.T. Systems Manager

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

The closing date is 01 May 2025

Job summary

I.T. Systems Manager - Band 6

An exciting Band 6 opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and ambitious I.T. professional to join the Critical Care and Major Trauma directorate in the role of I.T. Systems Manager.

Based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, the Deputy I.T. Systems Manager will be responsible for the management of critical I.T. systems across the service, which will involve providing professional advice, support and guidance in the use of bespoke hardware and software packages. The I.T. Systems Manager will be responsible for project managing the implementation of new software systems and ensuring appropriate training is delivered for all users.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of successfully managing complex I.T. systems and related projects, including previous experience of change management in large services. The I.T. Systems Manager will offer support, troubleshooting guidance and specialised training by working closely with all users and will provide a source of expertise for the various I.T. systems used by the directorate.

Main duties of the job

The I.T. System Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of the IT infrastructure across Critical Care and Major Trauma Directorate, provide business information, provide services for information dissemination and guidance on information security. The role will support clinical and scientific audits such as ICNARC (Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre) and NMTR (National Major Trauma Registry).

The successful candidate must possess excellent organisational, problem solving and communication skills. They must be capable of workingunder pressure to meet deadlines and have the ability to confidently engage with I.T. colleagues across the organisation. The post holder will berequired to work autonomously to drive forward their own programme of work and will need to use innovation to overcome challenges. Previousexperience of NHS I.T. systems would be advantageous in this role and previous project management experience will be essential.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is able to work, learn and actively contribute in a supportive team environment. This is an exciting time to join the directorate and is a unique opportunity for you to enhance your career in a dynamic and changing service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

001-AC068-0425

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in I.T. or a numerate subject or equivalent experience.
  • Post graduate diploma in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of information systems including systems development.

Desirable

  • Experience of secure data environments such as NHS.
  • Experience of managing projects.

Skills

Essential

  • Lead and deliver operational departmental IT support.
  • Asset management.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Security procedures.
  • Design and development of PC based information systems.
  • Quality assurance of information systems.
  • Systems documentation.
  • Support of PC based information systems.
  • Delivery of specialist training.
  • Good general working knowledge of PC peripherals.

Desirable

  • Development with visual programming tools.
  • MS Access script and database design.
  • Presentation skills.

Special Knowledge

Essential

  • A working knowledge of data analysis.
  • Incident and problem-solving techniques.
  • Knowledge of current trends IT systems development.

Desirable

  • Microsoft Office suite of products.
  • Printer set up and support.
  • NHS IT systems.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Self-motivated, Good planner, Enthusiastic.

Desirable

  • Excellent communicator.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in I.T. or a numerate subject or equivalent experience.
  • Post graduate diploma in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of information systems including systems development.

Desirable

  • Experience of secure data environments such as NHS.
  • Experience of managing projects.

Skills

Essential

  • Lead and deliver operational departmental IT support.
  • Asset management.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Security procedures.
  • Design and development of PC based information systems.
  • Quality assurance of information systems.
  • Systems documentation.
  • Support of PC based information systems.
  • Delivery of specialist training.
  • Good general working knowledge of PC peripherals.

Desirable

  • Development with visual programming tools.
  • MS Access script and database design.
  • Presentation skills.

Special Knowledge

Essential

  • A working knowledge of data analysis.
  • Incident and problem-solving techniques.
  • Knowledge of current trends IT systems development.

Desirable

  • Microsoft Office suite of products.
  • Printer set up and support.
  • NHS IT systems.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Self-motivated, Good planner, Enthusiastic.

Desirable

  • Excellent communicator.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy General Manager

Kevin Nicholls

Kevin.Nicholls2@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

001-AC068-0425

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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