Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Technical Support Co-ordinator

The closing date is 24 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Technical Support team, which provides IT support to over 8,000 colleagues across a wide area.

The successful candidate will have:Education to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent experience. An ITIL qualification would be desirable.Knowledge of multiple systems, hardware, software and a diverse range of applications, including configuration techniques.Experience of working in a live digital department.Analytical skills for effective problem resolution.Communication skills.A high standard of accuracy.A commitment to learn and improve.

Main duties of the job

As a Technical Support Co-ordinator, you will be part of a proactive team, providing high quality second-line support. You will have the confidence and drive to work in a busy environment and will be passionate about delivering great service to colleagues at all levels. You will have a can-do attitude and a desire to thrive within a team.You will ensure that all issues are resolved in a timely manner, and ensure that users are happy with the outcome of their call every time.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SS25-046-MG

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle Upon Tyne or Sunderland

NE3 3XT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th June 2025

Closing date : 24thJune 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th June 2025

Closing date : 24thJune 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Must have a good standard of education to NVQ, HNC attainment or equivalent or appropriate level of skill
  • At least 1 years experience working in an Informatics environment, providing customer support for Microsoft Windows technologies.
  • Experience in working with a diverse range of operating systems and applications.
  • Experience in supporting Microsoft Back office products
  • Experience of building standard and also non-standard machine configurations, creating and restoring hard disk images and partitions using appropriate software

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Good understanding of Personal Computers (PCs), Printers, and a good grasp of current windows applications.
  • Knowledge of one or more computer system(s), hardware or software acquired through diploma or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of providing advanced technical support either indirect response to a Service Desk call or through escalation of highly complex non-standard issues from Informatics support staff
  • Knowledge of personal computer/ server hardware including configuration techniques
  • Good working knowledge of system administrative tools, backup and anti-virus technologies

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Ability in working with a diverse range of operating systems and applications
  • Strong technical skills with an overarching view of several technologies
  • Advanced keyboard skills with requirements to use specialist tools to configure various IT hardware
  • Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of professional groups at various levels
  • Able to work with minimal supervision but recognises appropriate time for escalation.
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Must have a good standard of education to NVQ, HNC attainment or equivalent or appropriate level of skill
  • At least 1 years experience working in an Informatics environment, providing customer support for Microsoft Windows technologies.
  • Experience in working with a diverse range of operating systems and applications.
  • Experience in supporting Microsoft Back office products
  • Experience of building standard and also non-standard machine configurations, creating and restoring hard disk images and partitions using appropriate software

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Good understanding of Personal Computers (PCs), Printers, and a good grasp of current windows applications.
  • Knowledge of one or more computer system(s), hardware or software acquired through diploma or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of providing advanced technical support either indirect response to a Service Desk call or through escalation of highly complex non-standard issues from Informatics support staff
  • Knowledge of personal computer/ server hardware including configuration techniques
  • Good working knowledge of system administrative tools, backup and anti-virus technologies

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Ability in working with a diverse range of operating systems and applications
  • Strong technical skills with an overarching view of several technologies
  • Advanced keyboard skills with requirements to use specialist tools to configure various IT hardware
  • Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of professional groups at various levels
  • Able to work with minimal supervision but recognises appropriate time for escalation.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle Upon Tyne or Sunderland

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle Upon Tyne or Sunderland

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Technical Lead

Chris Tomlin

chris.tomlin@cntw.nhs.uk

01919337505

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SS25-046-MG

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle Upon Tyne or Sunderland

NE3 3XT


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