Network Architect

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified, experienced, and self-motivated Network Architect to be based at either of the following BCUHB sites: Bangor/Abergele/Wrexham. This post is a permanent post.

Working as a key member of the Voice and Data team within the ICT department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, installation, and on-going operational management and support of the Health Board's voice and data infrastructures which are primarily based upon modern Cisco technologies.

Main duties of the job

Ideally, the post holder should have a relevant degree, and /or CCIE qualifications, and extensive equivalent experience of one or more of the following:

  • Data Networking Technologies (including LAN and WAN)
  • Network Protocols (TCP/IP and Ethernet)
  • Voice and Video Communication Technologies
  • Network Security Technologies (including Next Gen Firewall, and Intrusion Prevention Systems)
  • Wireless Networking Technologies

Additionally the post holder will have excellent organisational, documentation, analytical and interpersonal skills, and they will be required to provide specialist technical 3rd line support to departmental colleagues and 3rd party providers.

The post holder may be asked to work across all BCUHB sites and locations, therefore the ability to access transport (public and/or private) to travel off site is essential

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£51,706 to £58,210 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC238-0424

Job locations

Abergele, Ysbyty Gwynedd or Wrexham Maelor

Abergle,Bangor, Wrexham

LL22 8DP


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

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Experience

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Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Abergele, Ysbyty Gwynedd or Wrexham Maelor

Abergle,Bangor, Wrexham

LL22 8DP


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Abergele, Ysbyty Gwynedd or Wrexham Maelor

Abergle,Bangor, Wrexham

LL22 8DP


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Data Communications Manager

Dave Slocombe

Dave.Slocombe@wales.nhs.uk

03000850330

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£51,706 to £58,210 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC238-0424

Job locations

Abergele, Ysbyty Gwynedd or Wrexham Maelor

Abergle,Bangor, Wrexham

LL22 8DP


Supporting documents

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