Job summary
The Technical Design Manager & Cyber Specialist will provide the technical design, service configuration and performance of all Service Support functions of the department.
Develop Technical Design strategy, policy, procedures and guidance to promote and develop 'best practice' and that standards are understood and adhered to by all staff. Linking together complex work streams in the TDA programme and ensuring this meets the relevant standards and needs of the organisation in line with the ongoing digital Strategy.
To provide expert training, advice and guidance on Technical Design matters including working closely with neighbouring Trusts and agencies.
The post will involve developing and monitoring IT security systems to ensure security incidents are identified and remediated in a speedy manner as well as generating reports on the security posture of the organisation
The post holder will provide specialist knowledge of Highly complex security based systems such as Anti-Virus, Firewall and SIEM products. This will include supporting staff in general practice, community hospitals and administration locations and in some cases remote workers, with respect to all aspects of information security. This will require negotiation of security policies which could be contentious or difficult to persuade people to adopt.
Main duties of the job
Main Dutieso Responsible for Technical Design processes, ensuring that issues are accurately identified, prioritised and resolvedo Contribute to the design of secure and resilient technology architectures and systems that meet all the current and anticipated future business and IT requirements. Developing business cases and options appraisals to determine the best courses of action.o Contribute to the design of an appropriate and suitable Service Portfolio supporting all activities within the complete Service Lifecycleo Maintain up to date IT design, architectural, policy and specification documentation.o Provide advice and take action, where necessary, in response to Audit findings and recommendations in respect of technical information security.o Contribute to the design aspect of all stages of the lifecycle of IT systems, including investigation, analysis, specification, design, development, construction, testing, maintenance, upgrade, transition, operation and improvements.o Assume technical responsibility for IT standards, Security, policy and design for all significant projects or major application areas, assisting with the Impact Assessment and evaluation of major new IT design options.o Participate and advise in the selection of new IT technology solutionso Provide technical advice and guidance on relevant national and international standards, regulations, protocols and tariffs.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or significant experience gained through working in a corporate IT environment
- ITIL v3 Foundation
Desirable
- Cyber qualifications such as CISSP, SCCM, CEH
- TOGAF, SABSA or other Architecture framework qualifications
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential
- System and service design
- Experience in investigating security issues
- Working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve objectives.
Desirable
- Working with Architectural frameworks
- Asset management systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Technical Design techniques
- ITIL v3
- Cyber security principles and techniques
Desirable
- NHS IT systems and requirements
- Developing trends in IT
- Able to resolve major and/or complex problems requiring the examination of internal and external factors using a variety of analytical techniques.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent planning and time-management skills
- Able to set clear and appropriate priorities for self and others to meet overall goals
- Ability to apply moving and handling techniques
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Willing to travel and work in all locations covered by the Trust
- Willing to work different shift patterns and/or extended hours
- Willing to participate in an out-of-hours IT on-call service
- Willing to work in a flexible and dynamic manner
- Must be able to travel independently of public transport
- Pleasant disposition
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Support equality and value diversity (Level 2)
- Ability to abide by mandatory NHS Code of Confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or significant experience gained through working in a corporate IT environment
- ITIL v3 Foundation
Desirable
- Cyber qualifications such as CISSP, SCCM, CEH
- TOGAF, SABSA or other Architecture framework qualifications
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential
- System and service design
- Experience in investigating security issues
- Working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve objectives.
Desirable
- Working with Architectural frameworks
- Asset management systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Technical Design techniques
- ITIL v3
- Cyber security principles and techniques
Desirable
- NHS IT systems and requirements
- Developing trends in IT
- Able to resolve major and/or complex problems requiring the examination of internal and external factors using a variety of analytical techniques.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent planning and time-management skills
- Able to set clear and appropriate priorities for self and others to meet overall goals
- Ability to apply moving and handling techniques
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Willing to travel and work in all locations covered by the Trust
- Willing to work different shift patterns and/or extended hours
- Willing to participate in an out-of-hours IT on-call service
- Willing to work in a flexible and dynamic manner
- Must be able to travel independently of public transport
- Pleasant disposition
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Support equality and value diversity (Level 2)
- Ability to abide by mandatory NHS Code of Confidentiality
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).
