Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

System Support Assistant

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

We have 3 exciting opportunities for exceptional individuals with relevant skills, knowledge and experience to join the System Support Team at NEP.

The Systems Support Assistants are responsible for the successful operation of the NEP ServiceDesk and leadership of the Customer Service Support Assistants. Teamwork is key in this role and the Customer Service and Systems Support Team work very closely together to ensure that all Service Desk calls are either managed and resolved, or escalatedwithin predefined timescales, and in accordance with NEP Service Level Agreements.

NEP is hosted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust who was voted the best acute and combined acute and community trust in the country, based on the experience of its staff (NHS Staff Survey 2022).

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received

Main duties of the job

The Systems Support Assistants process a vast number of standard service requests which require data to be input into the NEP Cloud solution. There are however some requests that are varied and unique so would require a more concentrated focus, it is therefore important to identify these calls, provide guidance when able to do so and lead in seeking guidance from the wider NEP team when required to ensure an effective resolution.

The NEP Systems Support Team manage an electronic Service Desk between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 17:00 Friday; as such the Systems Support Team will work rostered shifts within these times. This post allows hybrid-working, where work will be carried out 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home as part of the support team rota.

About us

NEP is hosted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and is the largest NHS Consortium in England. NEP provides a cutting-edge, fully integrated finance and procurement solution tailored specifically for NHS organisations, configured on Oracle Cloud ERP.

Through collaboration and shared learning, we empower our members to optimise resources, meet evolving directives,driving improve outcomes for patients.

At NEP, we foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement. Staff are supported to grow professionally through mentorship, development programmes and opportunities to work on innovative projects. Our hybrid-working model supports a healthy work-life balance while maintaining strong team connectivity and service delivery.

You will join a motivated and knowledgeable team, where your input is genuinely valued. We are proud of our collaborative ethos and our shared commitment to supporting front-line NHS services through reliable digital infrastructure.

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

319-7321804JN

Job locations

NEP Shared System Group

8/9, Stokesley Business Park, Ellerbeck Way

Stokesley

TS9 5QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

The System Support Assistant is responsible for the successful operation of the NEP Service Desk support by the System Support Officers. Teamwork is key in this role and the System Support Team work very closely together to ensure that all Service Desk calls are either managed and resolved, or escalated within predefined timescales, and in accordance with NEP Service Level Agreements.

The Systems Support Officer will provide support and guidance to members of the NEP Consortium as required in relation to system functionality and best practice across all business processes; P2P, O2C and A2R solutions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The System Support Assistant is responsible for the successful operation of the NEP Service Desk support by the System Support Officers. Teamwork is key in this role and the System Support Team work very closely together to ensure that all Service Desk calls are either managed and resolved, or escalated within predefined timescales, and in accordance with NEP Service Level Agreements.

The Systems Support Officer will provide support and guidance to members of the NEP Consortium as required in relation to system functionality and best practice across all business processes; P2P, O2C and A2R solutions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 professional qualification within a Financial or Procurement related study area or equivalent experience.
  • GCSE (A-C) or above, or equivalent in Math's & English or equivalent working experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Customer Service environment

Desirable

  • It would be beneficial but not essential for the post holder to have experience working within an Procurement / Finance department within the NHS.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Advanced keyboard skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Finance / Accounts role would be highly beneficial.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 professional qualification within a Financial or Procurement related study area or equivalent experience.
  • GCSE (A-C) or above, or equivalent in Math's & English or equivalent working experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Customer Service environment

Desirable

  • It would be beneficial but not essential for the post holder to have experience working within an Procurement / Finance department within the NHS.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Advanced keyboard skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Finance / Accounts role would be highly beneficial.

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NEP Shared System Group

8/9, Stokesley Business Park, Ellerbeck Way

Stokesley

TS9 5QT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NEP Shared System Group

8/9, Stokesley Business Park, Ellerbeck Way

Stokesley

TS9 5QT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

System Support Manager

Adele Hartley-Rex

Adele.Hartley-Rex@nepssg.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

319-7321804JN

Job locations

NEP Shared System Group

8/9, Stokesley Business Park, Ellerbeck Way

Stokesley

TS9 5QT


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