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Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

IT Network Support Specialist

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Job summary

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a full time IT Network Support Specialist on a permanent basis.

This role is part of the IT network support team helping provide network support for all digital services across the Trust, which in the wider sense supports the delivery of safe and effective patient care.

We are looking for applicants with substantial network experience, who are dedicated, self-motivated and capable individuals who can work in a team to ensure the network support service delivers a great experience to the Trust and all Users.

The role will of necessity need to work closely with expert 3rd parties to deliver the quality of service required by the Trust as well as the deployment of approved changes.

The role is required to participate in the 24x7 IT On-call service, and work to the needs of the service (ie flexibility, working at weekends and evening work as required).

Travel and transporting network equipment to other sites will be required. A UK drivers licence with access to a vehicle is required, along with business car insurance.

The Trust works closely with Brighton & Sussex Medical School and our hospital is an Associate teaching hospital leading to opportunities for both education and research. We pride ourselves on being innovative and focusing on quality and safety.

Informal enquiries are welcomed: Alex Comerford, IT Infrastructure Service Manager , 01737 768511 x 1717 or 07879775834

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:

  • Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
  • National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
  • We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-5717010-AD

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

redhill

RH1 5RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

No desirable criteria specified

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Person Specification

No desirable criteria specified

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the 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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

IT Infrastructure Team Manager

Bradley Tate

Bradley.tate2@nhs.net

07402101080

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-5717010-AD

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

redhill

RH1 5RH


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