Senior Unified Comms Manager - Data Networking

Job summary

We are looking for a Wireless Specialist to join our Digital Services team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Wireless network strategy and roadmap, aligning with the health board's vision and objectives.

You will lead the design, installation, configuration, testing, and optimisation of the Wireless network, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

Working for the NHS, you are part of the biggest employer in Wales, where there is plenty of opportunity to make a difference. We offer:

A competitive salary Band 7 £44,398 - £50,807 (Pay award increase of 5.5% pending, due November).NHS pension - 23.7% employer contribution.28 days annual leave rising to 34 with years' service.A supportive and collaborative work environment, where you will be part of a team of data and voice engineers and technicians, providing specialist guidance, support, and cross training.A commitment to your professional development and career progression, with opportunities to gain professional certification and further education.A chance to make a difference in the NHS, and to contribute to the well-being of the communities we serve.Options to purchase up to 10 days annual leave.Flexible / hybrid working arrangements between site and home.Progression opportunities as the role and team develop.Market leading staff well-being support.Leadership development opportunities.Employee Assistance programme.

Main duties of the job

Act as a lead specialist in Wireless. Working on a large digital transformation project.

Jointly develop and implement the data network strategy and roadmap, aligning with the health board's vision and objectives.

Lead the lifecycle design, installation, configuration, testing, assurance, and optimization of the wireless network, ensuring high availability, performance, and security through to safe disposal.

Manage the data network operations, including monitoring, reporting, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.

Lead and co-ordinate wireless network projects.

He/She will deputise for the Head of Voice and Data during periods of absence.

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

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.