Job summary
The post holders will be key members of the Audio Visual team at MFT. The vacancies will be based at the Oxford Road Campus (ORC) and North Manchester General Hospital sites (NMGH). They will have cross-site roles rotating between ORC, NMGH, and Wythenshawe Hospital depending on the needs of the service.
The post holders will provide a diverse and innovative range of support, on all AV and related IT systems applications to aid learning, teaching, and administration. They will prepare the educational spaces by providing AV and IT support to users. They will be responsible for the provision and expert advice, instruction and technical support to internal and external customers/users relating to the AV and videoconferencing service. This will also include the installation, commissioning, and relocation of new technical equipment in line with advances in technology. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the AV services at ORC and NMGH respectively. They will also deputise and assist the Senior AV Operational Manager and assist in the day-to-day operational management of the education and training facilities across MFT. They will also provide a bespoke AV service to the MFTs Board of Directors as required.
N.B. there are two separate vacancies, one based at Oxford Road, and the other is based at North Manchester General Hospital. Please feel free to state your preference (if you have one) in the supporting information section when you apply for the role.
Main duties of the job
- To have lead responsibility for the provision and maintenance of equipment and supplies in the ORC and NMGH teaching/campus facilities.
- To have lead responsibility for the risk assessment pertaining to AV visual equipment and room furniture and space.
- To have lead responsibility for adequate provision and regular maintenance of equipment and supplies in line with requirements of the customers/users.
- The post holder will be responsible for investigating, analysing and resolving technical issues relating to equipment.
- To ensure that the teaching room meets the standards set by the Education policies.
- Developing new knowledge and competences in line with departmental requirements.
- Ensuring all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements.
- Produce technical material (e.g. guidelines, PowerPoint slides and promotional material).
- Produce instructional material for the safe and proper use of AV equipment.
- Produce graphics, video, and audio with use of Abode software packages
- This post will include supervision responsibilities depending on the site you are located.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification
Essential Knowedge
Essential
- Advanced level of computer literacy
- Advanced knowledge of AV, IT and associated systems
- Advanced knowledge of PC system hardware and software
- Advanced knowledge of computer peripherals
- Awareness of current and emerging technologies
- Knowledge of networks and network operating systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and similar products
- Advanced knowledge of video conferencing and video distribution system
- Knowledge of operational management
- Knowledge of facilities management
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and policies
Training and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Use of PC system hardware, related equipment and software
- Technical background in IT working in an Infrastructure support role
Desirable
- Relevant experience in an AV role
- Previous experience in NHS IT environment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Good manual dexterity & co-ordination
- Logical and creative approach to problem solving
- Excellent team & interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently with minimum supervision
- Report writing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification
Essential Knowedge
Essential
- Advanced level of computer literacy
- Advanced knowledge of AV, IT and associated systems
- Advanced knowledge of PC system hardware and software
- Advanced knowledge of computer peripherals
- Awareness of current and emerging technologies
- Knowledge of networks and network operating systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and similar products
- Advanced knowledge of video conferencing and video distribution system
- Knowledge of operational management
- Knowledge of facilities management
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and policies
Training and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Use of PC system hardware, related equipment and software
- Technical background in IT working in an Infrastructure support role
Desirable
- Relevant experience in an AV role
- Previous experience in NHS IT environment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Good manual dexterity & co-ordination
- Logical and creative approach to problem solving
- Excellent team & interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently with minimum supervision
- Report writing skills
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).
