Job summary
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has a large and complex ICT service that underpins the delivery of digital health care. ICT supports around 14,000 users and over 200 services across more than 120 sites. The adoption and expectations placed upon digital healthcare are expected to grow substantially over the next 5 years.
As part of the ICT Network Security Team in a senior role within DDaT (Digital, Data & Technology). You will be engaged in operational duties, ensuring the delivery of a reliable and secure environment to support infrastructure and clinical systems fulfilling the terms and conditions of the service level agreements.
You will also be engaged in the design, planning and deployment of new digital infrastructure projects, engaging with the clinical, programme teams and 3rd party vendors.
This is an exciting and challenging role, and you will be working with the following technology disciplines - Enterprise routing/switching within a campus design, Wi-Fi Enterprise Wi-Fi based hardware/software, Cisco SD-A and Cisco ACI.
Main duties of the job
Part of the ICT Networks Team, reporting to the ICT Network Services Team Leader. Responsible for taking a senior role within a team of Network Support Analysts and technicians, utilising all available resources to ensure fulfilment of the terms and conditions of the service level agreements for ICT Network Services between ICT Services and its customers.
Part of a team that designs, implements and supports the ICT Network infrastructure of Aneurin Bevan Health Board including security and an extensive Wi-Fi estate.Required to function effectively in a busy, customer focussed and technically challenging environment within ICT Services.Work as part of the ICT Networks Services Team within ICT Services, to undertake the technical tasks required in providing a comprehensive support service for the Health Board.Demonstrate expert technical knowledge in one or more technology disciplines IE. Enterprise routing/switching within a campus design, Wi-Fi Enterprise Wi-Fi based hardware/software, Cisco SD-A and Cisco ACI.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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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
Other
Essential
- Must be able to travel within geographical area.
- May be required to work hours flexibly on occasions to meet service needs
- You may be required to work as part of an on-call escalation.
Values
Essential
- Able to describe a future goal or outcome and determine a roadmap to that outcome.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, looks for opportunities to improve services, staff and self.
- Able to meet travel requirements of the role
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written and reporting skills.
- Able to deal effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers at all levels.
- Able to work under pressure.
Desirable
- A broad range of ICT skills and understanding.
- Ability to speak Welsh.
- Advanced knowledge of networking hardware and its operation, in particular but not limited to Avaya/Cisco data networking, and Cisco/Aerohive Wi-Fi.
Experience
Essential
- Experience using: Cisco IOS at Enterprise level.
- Experience of Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE, Cisco SDA.
- Experience of Cisco/Aerohive Wi-Fi systems support in a corporate environment.
- On-site/field engineering experience
- Extensive previous experience of technical ICT Networks Design, Implementation and Support
- Experience in SD-A, SDWAN & ISE
- Experience in Cisco ACI
- Experience in Cisco Enterprise Networking
Desirable
- Significant experience of working in a Network infrastructure development and support role.
- Proven experience in the analysis, design development and project management of Network Infrastructure systems.
- Understanding of NHS Clinical/ Administrative Information and IT requirements.
Qualifications and/or Knowledg
Essential
- Technical knowledge of data networking and associated infrastructure support system for large corporate environments.
- Technical knowledge of data network support.
- Technical understanding of network topology and design.
- Infrastructure design with specialist knowledge of Routing & Switching
Desirable
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Must be able to travel within geographical area.
- May be required to work hours flexibly on occasions to meet service needs
- You may be required to work as part of an on-call escalation.
Values
Essential
- Able to describe a future goal or outcome and determine a roadmap to that outcome.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, looks for opportunities to improve services, staff and self.
- Able to meet travel requirements of the role
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written and reporting skills.
- Able to deal effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers at all levels.
- Able to work under pressure.
Desirable
- A broad range of ICT skills and understanding.
- Ability to speak Welsh.
- Advanced knowledge of networking hardware and its operation, in particular but not limited to Avaya/Cisco data networking, and Cisco/Aerohive Wi-Fi.
Experience
Essential
- Experience using: Cisco IOS at Enterprise level.
- Experience of Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE, Cisco SDA.
- Experience of Cisco/Aerohive Wi-Fi systems support in a corporate environment.
- On-site/field engineering experience
- Extensive previous experience of technical ICT Networks Design, Implementation and Support
- Experience in SD-A, SDWAN & ISE
- Experience in Cisco ACI
- Experience in Cisco Enterprise Networking
Desirable
- Significant experience of working in a Network infrastructure development and support role.
- Proven experience in the analysis, design development and project management of Network Infrastructure systems.
- Understanding of NHS Clinical/ Administrative Information and IT requirements.
Qualifications and/or Knowledg
Essential
- Technical knowledge of data networking and associated infrastructure support system for large corporate environments.
- Technical knowledge of data network support.
- Technical understanding of network topology and design.
- Infrastructure design with specialist knowledge of Routing & Switching
Desirable
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).
